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Some concerts are so exceptional that a single glimpse is enough to convey their brilliance to the world. Just listen and watch the video and photo below. It features the Stabat Mater set to a Gregorian melody from around 1653 by Benedictus à Sancto Josepho. We, boardmembers of the Ultimate Stabat Mater Website Foundation, had …
Holland Baroque Brings Monastic Manuscripts to LifeRead More
The Italian composer Stefano Paparozzi (born in Rome, 1986) has written several Vegan Cantatas, including a Stabat Mater. This cantata is dedicated not only to the suffering of Mary but also calls attention to the animals that suffer and are killed by humans. The text he uses for the soprano part is from the Stoic …
In mid-March, the book Stabat Mater Dolorosa was released. Here are some reader responses from Amazon: From US, Florida:Hannie’s book is a tour de force of information about the diversity of this traditional piece of music devoted to the Sorrowful Mother. I have read the book through and through, and I learned so much about …
The founder of the Ultimate Stabat Mater Website, Hans van der Velden (1937 – 2005), has meticulously kept track of the growing number of composers in his collection. This week, we added three new composers—Marco Finotti, Timothy Helisek, and Carlos Garcia—bringing our total to an impressive 341 composers. Let’s take a moment to reflect on …
As you probably know, for three decades, our exploration of the Stabat Mater has extended far beyond the realm of music, encompassing various forms of artistic expression that draw inspiration from this ancient text. From paintings to sculptures, poetry to literature, and film to dance, each interpretation offers a unique lens through which to contemplate …
For years the Stabat Mater by Francesco Durante (1684 – 1755) has been on our list of missing CD’s. Durante was a teacher of Pergolesi and a pupil of Alessandro Scarlatti. He was a famous composer. We wondered why is there no recording of his Stabat Mater to be found? The answer turned out to …
Manuscript of Durante’s Stabat Mater: Completed and PerformedRead More
The Stabat Mater tells the story of Good Friday. Today, March 30th, 2024, is Holy Saturday. Peter Darcy, a writer and editor, wrote a poem about Holy Saturday’s events before the Resurrection. With a background spanning thirty years in the non-profit sector and various business ventures, Darcy’s main passion lies in educating others about Beauty, Truth, and Goodness. He is also the creator of the acclaimed spirituality website, Sacred Windows.
On March 15, 2024, we proudly announced the publication of the English edition of our book, Stabat Mater Dolorosa. This milestone marked the culmination of extensive collaboration and dedication from the Ultimate Stabat Mater Website community.In our pursuit of excellence for this project, we turned to our dedicated community through the Ultimate Stabat Mater Website …
We are thrilled to announce the international release of Stabat Mater Dolorosa – A Journey Through Seven Centuries of Music. Originally published in Dutch in 2022, this book is now accessible to readers worldwide, thanks to the dedicated efforts of volunteers from the Ultimate Stabat Mater Website community. Now available at Amazon. Thirteenth-century poem At …
In response to the performance of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater on February 11, 2024, at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, we spoke with Fred Luiten from the concert organization Barok Vocaal. Since 1996, he has been organizing this renowned concert series, bringing together the best baroque ensembles and soloists. He often combines concerts with social themes; for example, …
Live Stabat Mater Performance: a Singular and Memorable EventRead More
