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The fire of creation, Hildegard von Bingen
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Classical music inspired by fire
6. The fire of creation, Hildegard von Bingen
The Christian mystic, Hildegard von Bingen, wrote a number of pieces inspired by the Holy Spirit, the fire of creation. Much of the imagery of her visionary texts references the four elements: air, earth, fire, and water.
