Experience the timeless elegance of Gioacchino Rossini's "Stabat Mater," a masterful choral work that showcases the composer's genius for blending sacred themes with operatic flair. Originally composed in 1832, this recording, released in 1997 by Deutsche Grammophon, captures the essence of Rossini's late-period style, offering a profound and moving interpretation of the traditional Latin hymn.
The album features a stellar cast of soloists, including the legendary Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni, and Ruggero Raimondi, alongside the La Scala Theater Chorus and pianist Leone Magiera. Their performances bring depth and nuance to each of the ten movements, from the haunting "Stabat Mater dolorosa" to the powerful finale "In sempiterna saecula, Amen."
With a running time of approximately 59 minutes, this recording is a testament to Rossini's ability to convey both the sorrow and the hope inherent in the Stabat Mater text. The album's rich orchestration and the soloists' exquisite vocal performances make it a standout in the choral repertoire, perfect for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and those new to the genre.
Stabat Mater: I. Stabat Mater dolorosaGioacchino Rossini, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Daniela Barcellona, Juan Diego Florez, Ildebrando Pizzetti, Orchestra della Toscana
Stabat Mater: II. Cujus animamGioacchino Rossini, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Juan Diego Florez, Orchestra della Toscana
Stabat Mater: III. Quis est homoGioacchino Rossini, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Daniela Barcellona, Orchestra della Toscana
Stabat Mater: IV. Pro peccatisGioacchino Rossini, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra della Toscana
Stabat Mater: V. Eja, MaterGioacchino Rossini, Prague Chamber Choir, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra della Toscana
Stabat Mater: VI. Sancta MaterGioacchino Rossini, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Daniela Barcellona, Juan Diego Florez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra della Toscana
Stabat Mater: VII. Fac ut portemGioacchino Rossini, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Daniela Barcellona, Orchestra della Toscana
Stabat Mater: VIII. InflammatusGioacchino Rossini, Prague Chamber Choir, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Orchestra della Toscana
Stabat Mater: IX. Quando corpus morieturGioacchino Rossini, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Daniela Barcellona, Juan Diego Florez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra della Toscana
Stabat Mater: X. In sempiterna saecula, AmenGioacchino Rossini, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Daniela Barcellona, Juan Diego Florez, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Orchestra della Toscana
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