Stabat Mater - Katia Ricciarelli, Lucia Valentini Terrani, Dalmacio Gonzalez, Ruggero Raimondi, Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, Carlo Maria Giulini / ETERNA LP Stereo 1989 

7 29 291

Product Features

• Label: ETERNA – 7 29 291
• Format: Vinyl, LP
• Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
• Released: 1989
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic

Overview

This ETERNA LP features Gioacchino Rossini's "Stabat Mater," a quintessential piece of sacred music from the Romantic era. Conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini, this performance showcases the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus, along with a stellar cast of soloists, including Katia Ricciarelli, Lucia Valentini Terrani, Dalmacio Gonzalez, and Ruggero Raimondi. Released in 1989 in the GDR, this album brings together some of the most renowned voices of the time to deliver a powerful rendition of Rossini's masterwork.

Interesting Facts

• Gioacchino Rossini: Renowned for his operas, Rossini's "Stabat Mater" is one of his most significant non-operatic works, blending operatic drama with sacred music.
• Carlo Maria Giulini: An Italian conductor known for his interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire, Giulini's approach to "Stabat Mater" is both sensitive and authoritative.
• Philharmonia Orchestra: One of the leading orchestras in the world, known for its versatile repertoire and collaboration with prominent conductors.
• Philharmonia Chorus: Acclaimed for its precision and emotive power, the chorus adds depth and resonance to this recording.

Track Listing

Side A:

1. Introduzione. Stabat mater dolorosa - 9:58
2. Aria (Tenor). Cujus animam gementem - 6:45
3. Duetto (Sopran I/II). Quis est homo - 7:17
4. Aria (Bass). Pro peccatis suae gentis - 5:06
5. Coro (A Cappella) e Recitativo (Bass). Eja, mater, fons amoris - 4:48

Side B:

1. Quartetto (Soli). Sancta mater, istud agas - 8:45
2. Cavatina (Sopran II). Fac, ut portem Christi mortem - 5:07
3. Aria (Sopran I) und Chor. Inflammatus et accensus - 5:15
4. Quartetto (Chor a cappella). Quando corpus morietur - 5:42
5. Finale. Amen. In sempiterna saecula - 5:53

Key Credits

• Bass Vocals: Ruggero Raimondi
• Chorus: Philharmonia Chorus
• Chorus Master: Heinz Mende
• Composed By: Gioacchino Rossini
• Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
• Musical Assistance [Philharmonia Chorus]: Roberto Benaglio
• Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
• Sleeve Notes: Jürgen Mainka
• Soprano Vocals [Soprano II]: Lucia Valentini Terrani
• Soprano Vocals [Soprano I]: Katia Ricciarelli
• Tenor Vocals: Dalmacio Gonzalez

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