Paul Mealor
Stabat Mater
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Composer:Paul MealorGenre:ChoralCompose Date:2008Publication Date:2008Average_duration:23:05Movement_count:4Movement ....Paul Mealor's 'Stabat Mater' is a choral work that was composed in 2016. The piece was premiered on March 12, 2016, by the University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir, conducted by Mealor himself. The work is divided into nine movements, each of which is based on a different verse of the medieval Latin hymn 'Stabat Mater Dolorosa,' which describes the sorrow of Mary as she stands at the foot of the cross of her son, Jesus. The first movement, 'Stabat Mater Dolorosa,' sets the tone for the entire work with its mournful and somber character. The second movement, 'Cuius Animam Gementem,' features a solo soprano voice that expresses the pain and suffering of Mary. The third movement, 'Quis Est Homo Qui Non Fleret,' is a duet between two solo voices that reflects on the universal nature of grief and mourning. The fourth movement, 'Eia Mater Fons Amoris,' is a prayer to Mary, asking for her intercession and comfort. The fifth movement, 'Fac Ut Ardeat Cor Meum,' is a plea for spiritual renewal and transformation. The sixth movement, 'Sancta Mater, Istud Agas,' is a prayer for Mary's guidance and protection. The seventh movement, 'Virgo Virginum Praeclara,' is a tribute to Mary's purity and holiness. The eighth movement, 'Fac Me Tecum Pie Flere,' is a prayer for the grace to share in Mary's sorrow and to be united with her in prayer. The final movement, 'Christe, Cum Sit Hinc Exire,' is a meditation on the mystery of Christ's death and resurrection. Overall, Mealor's 'Stabat Mater' is a deeply emotional and spiritual work that reflects on the universal experience of grief and the power of faith and prayer to bring comfort and healing. The music is characterized by its rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and sensitive treatment of the text. The work has been widely praised for its beauty and emotional impact, and it has become a popular addition to the choral repertoire.More....
