Experience the timeless beauty of Luigi Boccherini's "Stabat Mater" through the exquisite interpretation of renowned soprano Dorothee Mields. This album, released on February 1, 2017, by Carus, offers a profound and moving rendition of Boccherini's sacred choral masterpiece, accompanied by the Salagon Quartett. The album features the original 1781 version of the "Stabat Mater," composed for soprano and string orchestra, showcasing the delicate and spiritual nuances of Boccherini's composition.
The album spans a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, encompassing the full "Stabat Mater" in its eleven movements, each meticulously performed to highlight the depth and richness of Boccherini's score. The tracklist includes a variety of tempos and moods, from the solemn "Stabat Mater. Grave assai" to the lively "Quis Est Homo. Adagio assai," providing a comprehensive exploration of the work's emotional range. Additionally, the album includes Boccherini's String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, K. 428, and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's "Salve Regina," adding further depth and variety to the collection.
Dorothee Mields, known for her exceptional interpretations of 17th- and 18th-century music, brings her unparalleled skill and sensitivity to this recording. Accompanied by the Salagon Quartett, expanded by a contrabass for this performance, the ensemble delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply expressive. This album is a testament to the enduring power of Boccherini's music and the artistry of its performers, offering a captivating experience for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: I. Stabat Mater. Grave assaiLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: II. Cujus Animam. AllegroLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: III. Quae Moerebat. Allegro con mottoLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: IV. Quis Est Homo. Adagio assaiLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: V. Pro Peccatis. AlegrettoLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: VI. Eja Mater. Larghetto non tantoLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: VII. Tui Nati Vulnerati. Allegro vivoLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: VIII. Virgo Virginum. AndantinoLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: IX. Fac Ut Portem. LarghettoLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: X. Fac Me Plagis. Allegro comodoLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
Stabat Mater para soprano y orquesta de cuerda, Op. 61, G 532: XI. Quando Corpus Morietur. Andante lentoLuigi Boccherini, Dorothee Mields, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, K. 428: I. Allegro ma non troppoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, K. 428: II. Andante con motoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, K. 428: III. Menuetto. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, K. 428: IV. Allegro vivaceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Miriam Shalinsky, Salagon Quartett
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