'Stabat Mater' Dž. Pergolēzi. Lieldienu koncerts sveču gaismā

STABAT MATER
April 18 pl. 18.00
Riga Saint Paul's Church (Deglava iela 1)

Easter concert on Good Friday!

"Stabat Mater dolorosa" or "Standing Mother in Sorrow" is a pearl of medieval culture, religious a hymn about the suffering of the Virgin Mary during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

This sad text is one of the most emotionally saturated works in the history of world culture, which leaves an imprint on the heart of every person. The Stabat Mater was created in the 13th century, and since then many composers around the world have created heartfelt emotional messages based on this Catholic prayer text. It is hard to imagine Easter holidays without playing this sacred composition.

18. On Good Friday in April, you will enjoy one of the most popular versions of the Stabat Mater by the Italian composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi.

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi was a great composer of the Baroque era who became famous for his vocal works especially for religious in music genres. His works filled with bright emotions and melodic expressiveness left an indelible mark on the music culture of that time. His "Stabat Mater" became one of the most influential and popular works of the 18th century, which was especially recognized for its emotional depth and harmonic structure.

The special Easter program will be performed by well-known Riga musicians: the early music singer, soprano Ilze Grēvele -Skaraine, the brilliant mezzo-soprano Diāna Bistere and Ilona BirĢele, chief organist of the Riga St. James Cathedral, which is also known for its performances on the historical Latvian organ.

The atmosphere of a holiday concert under the arches of St. Paul's Church, hundreds of candles, light and visual effects and wonderful musicians will create an evening of amazingly beautiful music.

Don't miss it!

*the musicians are on the balcony, near the organ

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