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Ordo Virtutum is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing medieval music. The group was founded in 1995 by the German musician and composer Hildegard von Bingen. The ensemble is named after von Bingen's famous morality play, which is considered to be one of the earliest known musical dramas. Hildegard von Bingen was a remarkable woman who lived in the 12th century. She was a composer, writer, philosopher, and mystic who is now recognized as one of the most important figures in medieval music. Von Bingen was born in 1098 in the Rhineland region of Germany. She was the tenth child of a noble family and was dedicated to the church at a young age. She became a nun at the age of 15 and spent the rest of her life in religious service. Von Bingen was a prolific composer who wrote over 70 musical works, including chants, hymns, and sequences. She was also a prolific writer who wrote on a wide range of topics, including theology, medicine, and natural history. Her writings were highly respected in her time and continue to be studied today. Ordo Virtutum was founded to perform von Bingen's music and to promote her legacy. The ensemble is made up of a group of musicians who specialize in medieval music. The main members of the group are singers and instrumentalists who play a variety of instruments, including the harp, vielle, and recorder. The ensemble has performed at a number of prestigious venues and festivals around the world. Some of their most notable performances include a concert at the Vatican in 2001, a performance at the Edinburgh International Festival in 2003, and a concert at the Berlin Philharmonic in 2005. Ordo Virtutum has also received a number of awards and accolades for their performances. In 2002, they were awarded the Echo Klassik award for their recording of von Bingen's music. The Echo Klassik is one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music world and is given to musicians who have made outstanding contributions to the field. In addition to their performances and recordings, Ordo Virtutum is also involved in educational outreach. They offer workshops and masterclasses for students and young musicians who are interested in learning about medieval music. They also work with schools and community organizations to promote the study and appreciation of von Bingen's music. Overall, Ordo Virtutum is a remarkable ensemble that has made significant contributions to the field of medieval music. Their performances and recordings have helped to bring von Bingen's music to a wider audience and have helped to promote her legacy as a composer and writer. Their educational outreach work has also helped to inspire a new generation of musicians and scholars who are interested in studying and performing medieval music.

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