Description
Pergolesi – Stabat Mater / Allegro Thaler Audio CD 1998
MZA-027
- Label: Allegro Thaler – MZA-027
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Hungary
- Released: 1998
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Baroque
Product Features
- Baroque Masterpiece: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater is one of the most revered compositions of the Baroque period, known for its emotional depth and exquisite beauty.
- Exceptional Performances: This recording features soprano Pászthy Júlia and alto Heim Mercedes, supported by the Hunyadi Mátyás Általános Iskola Gyermekkórusa (children’s choir) and Árpádházi Szent Margit Nőikar (female choir), all under the direction of Bánkuti Gábor.
- Hungarian Production: Released by Allegro Thaler in 1998, this album showcases Hungary's rich musical tradition, with a performance by the Vass Lajos Zenekar, one of Hungary’s respected orchestras.
- High-Quality Recording: The CD presents a clear and balanced recording, capturing the full range of the performers' voices and the intricate orchestration of Pergolesi’s work.
Overview
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater stands as one of the most poignant and powerful musical settings of the traditional 13th-century Christian hymn that meditates on the suffering of the Virgin Mary during the Crucifixion of Christ. This 1998 recording by Allegro Thaler features Hungarian soprano Pászthy Júlia and alto Heim Mercedes, whose voices intertwine to convey the deep sorrow and spiritual reverence of the piece.
The choirs, Hunyadi Mátyás Általános Iskola Gyermekkórusa and Árpádházi Szent Margit Nőikar, provide a rich choral backdrop, while the Vass Lajos Zenekar, conducted by Bánkuti Gábor, brings Pergolesi’s baroque orchestration to life with sensitivity and precision. The album is a significant contribution to the collection of any classical music enthusiast, particularly those with an interest in sacred music.
Interesting Facts
- Historic Significance: Pergolesi composed Stabat Mater in 1736, just weeks before his untimely death at the age of 26. It remains one of his most enduring works, beloved for its emotional intensity and melodic beauty.
- Cultural Impact: The Stabat Mater has inspired numerous adaptations and remains a staple in the repertoire of sacred music, often performed during Lent and other religious observances.
- Local Talent: The recording highlights the talents of Hungarian musicians and choirs, showcasing the country's rich tradition in performing classical and sacred music.
Track Listing
- Stabat Mater Dolorosa
- Cujus Animam Gementem
- O Quam Tristis Et Afflicta
- Quae Moerebat Et Dolebat
- Quis Est Homo
- Vidit Suum Dulcem Natum
- Eja Mater, Fons Amoris
- Fac Ut Ardeat Cor Meum
- Sancta Mater, Istud Agas
- Fac Ut Portem Christi Mortem
- Inflamatus Et Accensus
- Quando Corpus Morietur, Amen
Key Credits
- Composed By: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
- Soprano Vocals: Pászthy Júlia
- Alto Vocals: Heim Mercedes
- Orchestra: Vass Lajos Zenekar
- Chorus: Hunyadi Mátyás Általános Iskola Gyermekkórusa, Árpádházi Szent Margit Nőikar
- Conductor: Bánkuti Gábor
- Chorus Master: Király Nagy Zsuzsanna
- Engineer: Pásztor Attila
- Producer: Thaler Tamás
- Text By: Jacopone da Todi
- Graphics, Design: Molnár Gábor
