The Harpa Dei Choir is made up of four siblings, both in blood and in spirit: Nikolai, Lucia, Marie-Elisée and Mirjana Gerstner. Born in Germany, they grew up in Ecuador, in South America.
All four have as their spiritual foundation the long formation they have received in a religious community of Catholics.
Since 2011, as part of a peace initiative, the siblings have been called to evangelization through Sacred Music. In this sense, Harpa Dei tries to collect the most beautiful songs from different traditions, in order to glorify God, and, on the other hand, to transmit to people the beauty of the Lord, which shines so eminently in Sacred Music.
Yes, St. Hildegard of Bingen’s music was inspired by angels. She was a 12th-century mystic and composer who claimed to receive divine visions and messages from angels. Hildegard believed that her music was a way to communicate with the divine and express the celestial harmonies she experienced in her visions. Her compositions often feature soaring melodies, ethereal harmonies, and mystical lyrics that reflect her spiritual encounters with angels.
St. Hildegard’s music has had a lasting impact and continues to be celebrated today. Various artists and ensembles have recorded it, and her compositions are admired for their beauty and spiritual depth. Many people find her music to be transcendent and uplifting, evoking a sense of connection to the divine and the angelic realm.