Description
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's Stabat Mater / Дж. ПЕРГОЛЕЗИ STABAT MATER соч. 1736 г / LP
33C 10-05627-28(a)
Product Features
- Year of Composition: 1736
- Language: Latin
- Format: Stereo
- Label: Апрелевский завод грампластинок
- Catalogue Number: 33C 10-05627-28(a)
- Country of Manufacture: USSR
Overview
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's Stabat Mater (1736) is a cornerstone of classical Italian music, celebrated for its profound emotional depth and lyrical grace. This masterful cantata, based on the poignant medieval text Stabat Mater dolorosa ("The sorrowful mother stood"), vividly conveys themes of grief and compassion through its exquisite blend of soprano and mezzo-soprano harmonies.
Composed in the final year of Pergolesi's life, this work reflects his extraordinary ability to express human emotions with touching sincerity and technical brilliance. The cantata consists of 13 movements, each showcasing delicate vocal interplay and rich instrumental textures. While initially written for a chamber ensemble, this performance features the unique contributions of the Girls' Choir "Lepaites" and the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Saulius Sondeckis.
This recording, captured in the atmospheric Picture Gallery in Vilnius, brings Pergolesi's masterpiece to life with authenticity and precision, making it a must-have for classical music enthusiasts.
Track Listing
- Duet (Chorus) - Grave
- Aria (Soprano) - Andante amoroso
- Duet (Chorus) - Larghetto
- Aria (Mezzo-soprano) - Allegro
- Duet (Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Chorus) - Largo. Allegro
- Aria (Soprano) - Tempo giusto
- Aria (Mezzo-soprano) - Allegro moderato
- Duet (Chorus) - Allegro
- Duet (Soprano, Mezzo-soprano) - Tempo giusto
- Aria (Mezzo-soprano) - Largo
- Duet (Chorus) - Allegro
- Duet (Chorus) - Largo
- Duet (Chorus) - Presto assai
Key Credits
- Composer: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
- Performers:
- R. Maciūtė (soprano)
- V. Šiškaite (mezzo-soprano)
- Girls' Choir "Lepaites"
- Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra
- Conductor: Saulius Sondeckis
- Recording Venue: Picture Gallery, Vilnius
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