Composer

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Luigi Boccherini

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Hymn

Compose Date

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1781

Publication Date

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1801

Average_duration

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42:33

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Luigi Boccherini's 'Stabat Mater in F minor, G. 532' is a sacred choral work composed in 1781. It was premiered in Madrid, Spain, in the same year. The piece is divided into ten movements and is scored for four-part choir, soloists, and orchestra. The first movement, 'Stabat Mater dolorosa,' sets the tone for the entire work with its mournful and contemplative melody. The second movement, 'Cuius animam gementem,' features a solo soprano singing a sorrowful aria. The third movement, 'O quam tristis et afflicta,' is a duet between the soprano and alto, expressing the pain and suffering of Mary as she watches her son on the cross. The fourth movement, 'Quae moerebat et dolebat,' is a solo for the alto, expressing Mary's grief and sorrow. The fifth movement, 'Quis est homo qui non fleret,' is a chorus that asks who among us would not weep at the sight of Mary's suffering. The sixth movement, 'Vidit suum dulcem natum,' is a solo for the tenor, expressing Mary's love for her son. The seventh movement, 'Eia, Mater, fons amoris,' is a chorus that praises Mary as the source of love and mercy. The eighth movement, 'Fac ut ardeat cor meum,' is a solo for the bass, asking Mary to inflame our hearts with love for her son. The ninth movement, 'Sancta Mater, istud agas,' is a chorus that asks Mary to intercede for us with her son. The final movement, 'Fac ut portem Christi mortem,' is a solo for the soprano, expressing the desire to share in Christ's suffering and death. The piece ends with a reprise of the opening movement, bringing the work full circle. Boccherini's 'Stabat Mater' is characterized by its simple and elegant melodies, expressive harmonies, and sensitive treatment of the text. The work is a masterpiece of sacred choral music, expressing the deep emotions and spiritual longing of the human soul.

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