Stabat Mater on Good Friday
The Sydney Consort presents an evening of exquisite devotional music composed throughout the years especially for Good Friday.
Caldara’s masterpiece Stabat Mater is the centerpiece of this concert. Written for soprano, alto, tenor and bass with trombones, strings and organ, the poignant arias and the dramatic beauty of this work stems from writing that is heartfelt and distinctly individual.
Also in the programme, music by Charpentier, Biber and Corelli, all performed by some of Sydney’s most respected period musicians.
The programme:
Marc-Antoine CHARPENTIER: Alma Redemptoris Mater for 2 sopranos and organ
Psalm – Dixit Dominus for soprano, alto, tenor and bass
Salve Regina for soprano, tenor, bass and organ
Henrich Ignaz von BIBER Rosary Sonata – The Crucifixion for violin & basso continuo
Arcangelo CORELLI Church Sonata in G Minor for 2 violins and organ
Antonio CALDARA Stabat Mater for soprano, mezzo–soprano, tenor, bass, 2 sackbuts, strings & basso continuo
The performers:
Belinda Montgomery soprano/Anna Fraser mezzo-soprano/Richard Black tenor/ David Greco bass/ Nick Byrne and Jonathan Ramsay sackbuts/ Stan Kornel baroque violin/ Fiona Ziegler baroque violin, tenor viol/ Monika Kornel chamber organ.
Tickets: at door $35/25 (conc) or online
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