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 expression of human emotion.

Discover how Haydn, and numerous other composers, transformed this powerful poem into soul-stirring musical compositions. The book interweaves personal stories, including the passionate research of Hannie van Osnabrugge and her husband Hans van der Velden, who spent decades collecting Stabat Mater recordings.

More than a musical exploration, this work connects art forms – from classical music to poetry, linking the Stabat Mater with Anna Akhmatova’s Requiem and revealing unexpected cultural intersections.

Proceeds will support the maintenance and preservation of the Ultimate Stabat Mater Website.

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