Welcome to the Seraphic Saturday Podcast. Our twelfth episode is a compendium of information about Hiledgard von Bingen to accompany the release of Seraphic Fire's newest recording Hildegard von Bingen: Ordo virtutum. In this podcast, Patrick is joined by Dr. Honey Meconi, noted Hildegard scholar and artistic advisor, to discuss Hildegard's life and work. We also hear from several of the recording artists of this disc, as they discuss the challenges and joys of the music and the recording process.

You can purchase Hildegard von Bingen: Ordo virtutum by visiting SeraphicFire.org/Recordings or calling our Box Office at 305.285.9060. Tickets also are available to see this historical masterpiece come to life onstage in January 2022 with the women of Seraphic Fire, led by internationally lauded opera and Broadway stage director, Francesca Zambello. Visit SeraphicFire.org for more information.

Welcome to the Seraphic Saturday Podcast Companion. Our eleventh episode is a deep dive interview with our host, Patrick Dupré Quigley, and one of our original Seraphic Fire members, Alvaro Bermudez. Though no longer singing with the group, Alvaro is an integral member as a composer and guitarist. Seraphic Fire will be premiering Alvaro’s newly commissioned “Danzas del Silencio” this May, sponsored by the Knight Foundation. Listen along as Patrick and Al recount his history with Seraphic, the Colombian musical style, and his composed pieces written specifically for Seraphic Fire.

Our tenth episode features Artistic Director Patrick Dupré Quigley doing an in-depth dive into Bach's incredible Cantata "O ewiges Feuer." This piece, which was recorded individually by our artists in their homes, will be featured on our next Season S production, “Eternal Fire.”

Our ninth episode features Associate Conductor James K. Bass taking us behind the scenes of Seraphic Fire’s Professional Choral Institute, a partnership with the Aspen Music Festival and School, for which Dr. Bass serves as Program Director. We'll journey through the history of PCI and all the wonderful music we've made during the program with alumni of the program.

Our eighth episode features Artistic Director Patrick Dupré Quigley leading us on a listening tour of two important American works: Samuel Barber’s Hermit Songs, and Steve Reich’s The Desert Music. Where we learn more about Barber's life and relationship with soprano Leontyne Price and Reich's minimalist approach to our theme "In Pursuit of Peace."

Our seventh episode features Associate Conductor James K. Bass as he leads our listeners through a few of his favorite Seraphic Fire Christmas pieces. It features well-loved favorites from our Grammy nominated CD, A Seraphic Fire Christmas, and a few pieces from our archives of live performances. Visit our website for more information on our CDs and how to buy your ticket for this year's "Home for the Holidays" performance. 

Welcome to the Seraphic Saturday Podcast. Our sixth episode goes behind the scenes of the making of Seraphic Fire’s Season S with guest host Rhett M. Del Campo featuring interviews with Sarah Moyer and John Buffett. Artistic Director Patrick Quigley will also drop by to discuss the process of making Season S and premiere a piece from our November concert, "Still.Here."

Our fifth episode explores historical music and the joys and challenges of its contemporary interpretations. Host Patrick Quigley welcomes conductor Nicholas McGegan, cellist Guy Fishman, and violinist Edson Scheid de Andrade to discuss their careers based in historical performance. Visit our website www.seraphicfire.org/blog to find the albums discussed on this podcast.

This month we introduce our new game show segment called Seraphic Inquire! Hosted by Jeopardy champ and alto extraordinaire, Doug Dodson with longtime Seraphic members, Brenna Wells and Steve Bradshaw. Doug tests them on their knowledge of Handel and his masterpiece Messiah.