
Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess
About This Event
Living Light – Visions of an Abbess is part of the Waterperry Opera Festival. The immersive performance takes place in the church at Waterperry Gardens in Oxford. It features music based on the works of Hildegard von Bingen.
Inspiring music born directly from illumination Staged in the intimate church at Waterperry, this immersive performance weaves Hildegard von Bingen’s music and words, inviting audiences into a luminous world of sound, spirituality, and visionary imagination. Living Light: Visions of an Abbess explores the inner world of Hildegard von Bingen through the visions that shaped her life and art. She experienced these revelations as intense, multi-sensory spiritual encounters, moments of colour, sound, and presence from which her extraordinary creativity flowed. At the heart of these visions was a radiant divine force she named Lux Vivens, the Living Light, inspiring music born directly from illumination. Dates: 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th August 2026 Venue: St. Mary the Virgin Church, Waterperry Gardens Time: Performance starts at 5pm. Approx. finish 5:20pm. Tickets start at £15, with a small booking fee. Under 35s Tickets at £15, Under 16s Tickets at £10, Benefit Holder/NHS Blue Light Tickets go free. info@waterperryoperafestival.co.uk Box Office Inquiries 01255 441365 boxoffice@waterperryoperafestival.co.uk Book Here
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Frequently asked questions
Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess takes place on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 18:00. The event runs until Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess is held at Waterperry Gardens in Oxford (Waterperry, Waterperry, OX33 1LA).
Tickets for Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess can be booked via waterperrygardens.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess
Editorial Summary
Living Light – Visions of an Abbess is part of the Waterperry Opera Festival. The immersive performance takes place in the church at Waterperry Gardens in Oxford. It features music based on the works of Hildegard von Bingen.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Inspiring music born directly from illumination Staged in the intimate church at Waterperry, this immersive performance weaves Hildegard von Bingen’s music and words, inviting audiences into a luminous world of sound, spirituality, and visionary imagination. Living Light: Visions of an Abbess explores the inner world of Hildegard von Bingen through the visions that shaped her life and art. She experienced these revelations as intense, multi-sensory spiritual encounters, moments of colour, sound, and presence from which her extraordinary creativity flowed. At the heart of these visions was a radiant divine force she named Lux Vivens, the Living Light, inspiring music born directly from illumination. Dates: 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th August 2026 Venue: St. Mary the Virgin Church, Waterperry Gardens Time: Performance starts at 5pm. Approx. finish 5:20pm. Tickets start at £15, with a small booking fee. Under 35s Tickets at £15, Under 16s Tickets at £10, Benefit Holder/NHS Blue Light Tickets go free. info@waterperryoperafestival.co.uk Box Office Inquiries 01255 441365 boxoffice@waterperryoperafestival.co.uk Book Here
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess?
Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess takes place on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 18:00. The event runs until Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Where is Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess taking place?
Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess is held at Waterperry Gardens in Oxford (Waterperry, Waterperry, OX33 1LA).
How do I get tickets for Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess?
Tickets for Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light – Visions of an Abbess can be booked via waterperrygardens.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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