On Sunday afternoon, February 9th, join acclaimed Canadian multi-instrumentalist Jeff Bird at Toronto's ArrayMusic as he performs his luminous interpretations of the music of 12th century mystic Hildegard von Bingen. Throughout his career of 40 plus years Jeff has been enthralled by the sublime music of Hildegard von Bingen.

While studying at the University of Guelph in the 1970’s he was introduced to the music of medieval Europe. This led to his discovery of Hildegard. Captivated by her music, Jeff was compelled to explore and interpret it in his own unique and contemporary way, resulting in the celebrated 2016 recording "Felix Anima". His arrangements for harmonica, electric guitar, and shruti box (from India) reveal his deep love and respect for the transcendent power of this 800-year-old music.

* Although he is appreciative of applause, he invites the audience to enjoy the silence between each selection.

TESTIMONIALS for FELIX ANIMA:

"Hildegard von Bingen on harmonica? Absolutely! Jeff Bird's new album, Felix Anima, is a stunner. (CBC Music)

“The album is meditative and spiritual in ways one would certainly not expect from a harmonica record—but Jeff Bird has always been about subverting expectations and blowing your musical mind. This is no different.” (Michael Barclay Radio Free Canuckistan)

"This is such a rewarding magical listening experience. Bird’s perfect breath control on harmonica emulates the original vocal lines throughout all his contemplative arrangements… Bird’s decades-long passion for von Bingen’s music has enabled him to create a new brilliant sound mix of medieval and modern arrangements for instrumentations that all just work perfectly to the final harmonica closing fade." (Tiina Kiik, The WholeNote)

ABOUT JEFF: Jeff Bird is a composer, producer and gifted multi-instrumentalist. He is a founding member of the seminal folk group Tamarack. With the Cowboy Junkies he was part of the legendary "Trinity Sessions" and continues to record and tour the world with them. Jeff has realized 19 recordings of his own as a soloist and collaborator, and has scored music for film, television and dance. He is an experimental filmmaker and performance artist whose work has been showcased at festivals around the world. In 2019 the Cowboy Junkies, along with Jeff, were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. MUCH MORE at: https://jeffbird.com/

CONCERT DATE: Sunday, February 9th, 3 to 4:30pm

LOCATION: ArrayMusic, 155 Walnut Ave, Toronto http://www.arraymusic.ca

*Steps from Trinity Bellwoods Park.

TICKETS: $27.96 from: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jeff-bird-plays-hildegard-von-bingen-tickets-1129579345229 (Video also at top of pg). Limited seating (approx 60 ppl)