Stabat Mater

Stabat Mater

Publisher OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS IN-PRINT TITLES
Composer Cecilia Mcdowell
Voice/Instrument SATB(DIV)
Difficulty Unrated

For baritone solo, SATB chorus, children's choir (or semi-chorus), and small orchestra (or piano/organ) 

McDowall's setting of the Stabat Mater has been described as 'an outstanding work of great solemnity and poignancy' (Tempo, 2013). The work comprises seven movements in a symmetrical structure-from the impassioned choral opening, through two intense yet diverse baritone solos and contemplative plainchant chorales, to the stately finale uniting all the voices. The optimistic central movement, in a major tonality, may be performed by children's choir or a semi-chorus of sopranos and altos from the main group. A plaintive meditation on the sorrows of the Virgin Mary as she stands by the Cross, McDowall's Stabat Mater is a sophisticated modern alternative to more well-known settings, ideal for performance at non-liturgical Lenten services.
The piano reduction in the score, which can be adapted for organ, may be used for concert performance if an orchestra is not available.

Forces or Category

Baritone solo, SATB, children's choir/semi-chorus, small orchestra/keyboard

Duration

30 minutes

Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Orchestration

fl, cl, 2 hn, hp, str 

 

Purchase

Printed Copy

9780193400498

£14.50

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