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 …
Holland Baroque Brings Monastic Manuscripts to LifeRead More
A Stabat Mater Referencing Animal Rights
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 …
Reviews from Readers
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 …
Latest additions: Finotti, Helisek and Garcia
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, …
Exploring Dance Interpretations of Stabat Mater
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 …
Manuscript of Durante’s Stabat Mater: Completed and Performed
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 …
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The day after Stabat Mater
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.
Thanks, Ultimate Stabat Mater Website community!
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 …
New Release: Stabat Mater Dolorosa
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 …
Live Stabat Mater Performance: a Singular and Memorable Event
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, …
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