Composer

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Jacopone da Todi

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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4:39

The Stabat Mater is a hymn that was composed by Jacopone da Todi, an Italian poet and Franciscan friar, in the 13th century. The hymn is a meditation on the suffering of Mary, the mother of Jesus, as she stood at the foot of the cross during the crucifixion. It is a powerful expression of grief and devotion, and has been set to music by many composers over the centuries. The Stabat Mater is divided into twenty verses, each of which consists of three lines. The first line of each verse begins with the words "Stabat Mater dolorosa" ("The sorrowful mother stood"), and the second and third lines describe the scene of the crucifixion and Mary's grief. The hymn is written in the form of a dialogue between the Virgin Mary and the faithful, who express their sympathy and devotion to her. The Stabat Mater has been set to music by many composers, including Palestrina, Vivaldi, Haydn, Rossini, and Pergolesi. The most famous setting is probably the one by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, which was composed in the 18th century. Pergolesi's Stabat Mater is a work of great beauty and emotional power, and is considered one of the masterpieces of Baroque music. The Stabat Mater has been performed in many different contexts, from religious services to concert halls. It is often performed during Holy Week, and is a popular choice for funerals and memorial services. The hymn's universal themes of grief, suffering, and devotion have made it a timeless expression of human emotion and spirituality.

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