a musical journey through the ages...
The Ultimate Stabat Mater Website began as a personal passion of Hans van der Velden in 1997. Now, almost 30 years later, you can listen to seven centuries of Stabat Mater music, find the text of the Latin poem in more than thirty languages, and read news updates about composers and artists inspired by the …
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Imagine: you’re standing before an impressive painting from 1672 in the Saint Nicholas Church in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium). The royal blue and wine-red canvas depicts the Descent from the Cross, painted by Pieter Thys. For composer Koen DeJonghe, this artwork became the inspiration for a remarkable piece of music: his own version of the Stabat Mater. …
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There is no better moment to write about the Stabat Mater Speciosa than around Christmas: about a joyful Mary, elated at the birth of her child. Where the Stabat Mater Dolorosa focuses on Mary’s grief at the crucifixion, the Speciosa version celebrates the joy and wonder of the Nativity. It explores in simple wording Mary’s …
Dear friends and visitors of the Ultimate Stabat Mater Website, May the harmonious language of music and our shared wish for peace fill your hearts this Christmas, as we join together in hope for 2025.
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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Dive deeper into the remarkable story behind the Stabat Mater – a medieval poem that has inspired musicians, artists, and storytellers for centuries. This book (published April 2024) traces a fascinating path from the picturesque town of Todi in Umbria to concert halls worldwide, exploring how a thirteenth-century text of maternal grief became a universal …
We are excited to announce a new addition to our website – a Croatian translation of the original Latin Stabat Mater text! Mr. Leopold, a young classical music enthusiast from Croatia, alerted us to this translation. Thank you very much! The Croation translation is number 33 in the list of languages! We extend our heartfelt …
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 …
