Composer

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Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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10:03

Movement_count

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2

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Marc-Antoine Charpentier's 'Stabat mater pour des religieuses, H. 15' is a sacred choral work that was composed in the 17th century. The piece was written for a group of nuns in Paris and was first performed in 1680. It is a setting of the 'Stabat Mater' text, which is a hymn that describes the sorrow of the Virgin Mary at the crucifixion of Jesus. The 'Stabat mater pour des religieuses' is divided into ten movements, each of which is based on a different section of the 'Stabat Mater' text. The first movement is a choral setting of the opening lines of the hymn, which describe the sorrow of the Virgin Mary as she stands at the foot of the cross. The second movement is a duet for soprano and alto that describes the pain that Mary feels as she watches her son die. The third movement is a choral setting of the line "Quis est homo qui non fleret" ("Who is the man who would not weep"), which is followed by a duet for soprano and tenor that describes the wounds that Jesus suffered on the cross. The fifth movement is a choral setting of the line "Fac ut ardeat cor meum" ("Make my heart burn"), which is followed by a duet for soprano and alto that describes the love that Mary has for her son. The sixth movement is a choral setting of the line "Sancta Mater, istud agas" ("Holy Mother, do this"), which is followed by a duet for soprano and tenor that describes the hope that Mary has for the salvation of her son's soul. The seventh movement is a choral setting of the line "Tui nati vulnerati" ("Your wounded son"), which is followed by a duet for soprano and alto that describes the pain that Mary feels as she watches her son die. The eighth movement is a choral setting of the line "Fac me vere tecum flere" ("Make me truly weep with you"), which is followed by a duet for soprano and tenor that describes the sorrow that Mary feels as she mourns her son's death. The ninth movement is a choral setting of the line "Virgo virginum praeclara" ("Virgin of virgins"), which is followed by a duet for soprano and alto that describes the glory of Mary as the mother of Jesus. The final movement is a choral setting of the line "Christe, cum sit hinc exire" ("Christ, when it is time for me to leave here"), which is a prayer for the Virgin Mary to intercede on behalf of the faithful at the hour of their death. The 'Stabat mater pour des religieuses' is characterized by its expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and sensitive treatment of the text. Charpentier's use of duets and choral settings creates a sense of intimacy and emotional depth that is well-suited to the subject matter of the piece. The work is a testament to Charpentier's skill as a composer of sacred music and remains a beloved piece in the choral repertoire to this day.

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