Performances
Katy Taylor – vocalist, composer, and musician, performs as 'Mirabilis' solo and with Amy Fradon, singing original and medieval chant and song that weaves celtic ornamentation with haunting, mystical chant and prayers. Specializing in the music of Hildegard von Bingen, a capella and accompanied by medieval hurdy gurdy, flutes, and shruti box, Katy and Amy's purity of tone and musical depth inspires and transports.
Katy with her Hurdy Gurdy, and Amy Fradon
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Concerts
Devotional Music – Mystical and Celtic
A mixture of celtic sensibilities and medieval modalities, weaving
prayers with chant and song, and reminding us of our connection to the
Divine. Original and medieval compositions.
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The Music of Hildegard von Bingen
Passionate, flowing renditions of Hildegard's music, which can be
presented as a concert, lecture-demo, or with a slide show of
Hildegard's illuminations.
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Alleluia Virga Mediatrix |
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Hodie |
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O Rubor |
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O Virtus Sapientie |
The Ensemble – Mirabilis
Katy performs a capella and with her medieval hurdy gurdy, flutes, and shruti box, both solo and in collaboration with her dear friend and singing partner
Amy Fradon. Katy and Amy's voices soar brilliantly and create a hauntingly beautiful and awe-inspiring space where deep healing, blessing, release, and reverence can happen.
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Katy's Original Compositions
Most of my own original music reflects my own spiritual orientation of finding holiness in many forms, and in particular, in the Earth and in the Feminine.
Many pieces were inspired by actual Celtic prayers, which weave a simple, folky connection of Earth, Mother, and Christianity. I found myself reading or praying them and a melody would well up in me. I've edited and adapted some of the original texts, adding the the Goddess (hearkening back to pre-Christian Celtic spirituality). What I love about these prayers is their connection to Earth, to everyday activities -- that we are not separate, but are a part of normal life, from getting up in the morning, to going to bed at night. This is how I'd like to experience my own life more.
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