a musical journey through the ages...
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Ultimate Stabat Mater Forum! This platform is designed for music lovers, composers, performers, and anyone with a passion for the Stabat Mater to come together, exchange ideas, and dive deep into one of the most poignant hymns ever composed. Whether you’re discovering new compositions or …
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As you probably know, our goal is to inform people worldwide about the diversity of Stabat Mater compositions, composers, music, CDs, texts, and translations through the Ultimate Stabat Mater Website. We primarily serve music lovers, musicians, choir directors, and composers who listen to or perform the Stabat Mater. Our activities 2024-2026 Enhancing Website and Blog: …
Mr. Michael Philip purchased the CD of Stabat Mater by Karl Jenkins a couple of years ago. Recently, he created some digital images to capture the emotions he felt were conveyed in the music. The titles of the images correspond to the titles of the twelve movements of Karl Jenkins’ Stabat Mater.Thank you for sharing!
Recently, we were pleased to add two new Stabat Mater compositions to our collection, both by composers from Scandinavia. We’re excited to expand our repertoire with these works, showcasing the rich musical tradition of this region. The first one is from Sweden by Fredrik Sixten. His Stabat Mater is a monumental choral work spanning over …
For centuries the Stabat Mater, like much of the classical music world has been dominated by male composers. A woman could, or rather was permitted to, lend her voice to sweet melodies, but the realms of composing, conducting, and playing instruments playing were predominantly claimed by men. If a woman ever ventured to put her …
Egon Kracht’s Stabat Mater Stabat Pater offers a new approach to the traditional Stabat Mater, expanding its focus to include the father’s grief. This composition (2011) challenges the conventional narrative by acknowledging that the pain of losing a child is shared by both parents, not just the mother. Notably, the performance on September 8, 2024 …
Egon Kracht’s Stabat Mater: A Unique Perspective on GriefRead More
Joost Langeveld not only mastered the art of performance at the conservatory but has also carved out a unique musical path. As the organist at the Stevenskerk in Nijmegen, he’s claimed top honors at the International Organ Improvisation Competition in Haarlem twice. Beyond the traditional, Joost adds his musical flair to silent film screenings through …
