Pergolesi - Stabat Mater for Soprano, Alto, 2-part Choir, Piano Accompaniment. Vocal Score

STABAT MATER

DESCRIPTION
Shortly before his death, Giovanni Pergolesi moved to the Franciscan monastery in Pozzuoli, where he composed his last works. Among these is his Stabat Mater which reveals the infusion, into church composition, of theoperatic style. Pergolesi's grand work features a lively declamation of the text and great melodic appeal and expressiveness. Underlying everything is the contrapuntal background that was expected in music composed for the churchat this time.

The original version was for two soloists and small ensemble; this version has been arranged by John Hullah for For Soprano and Contralto Soli Chorus of Female Voices and Piano accompaniment. Solo, DuoandChorus movements alternate. This is the Novello Edition of the Vocal Score and is in Latin.

This revised edition has been slightly enlarged and re-typeset for improved clarity and ease of reading.

SPECIFICATIONS
Composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Product Format Vocal Score
Arranger John Hullah
Instrument Group Women's Choir
Instrumentation Soprano, Alto, 2-Part Choir, Piano Accompaniment
Product Type Vocal Score
Publisher Novello and Co
Genre Description Sacred
Style/Period Description Baroque
Year of Publication 2011
No. Pages 44
ISBN 9781849386913
Edition Number NOV070244R

SONGLIST
1. Stabat Mater