Inspiring music born directly from illumination Staged in the intimate church at Waterperry, this immersive performance weaves Hildegard von Bingen’s music and words, inviting audiences into a luminous world of sound, spirituality, and visionary imagination. Living Light: Visions of an Abbess explores the inner world of Hildegard von Bingen through the visions that shaped her life and art. She experienced these revelations as intense, multi-sensory spiritual encounters, moments of colour, sound, and presence from which her extraordinary creativity flowed. At the heart of these visions was a radiant divine force she named Lux Vivens, the Living Light, inspiring music born directly from illumination. Dates: 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th August 2026 Venue: St. Mary the Virgin Church, Waterperry Gardens Time: Performance starts at 5pm. Approx. finish 5:20pm. Tickets start at £15, with a small booking fee. Under 35s Tickets at £15, Under 16s Tickets at £10, Benefit Holder/NHS Blue Light Tickets go free. info@waterperryoperafestival.co.uk Box Office Inquiries 01255 441365 boxoffice@waterperryoperafestival.co.uk Book Here

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