Boccherini is a leading figure in the history of music that preceded the advent of the first Viennese School; his contribution to the development of the quartet and quintet form was decisive and it's importance is acknowledged by both Italian and foreign scholars. His music stands out for it's freshness and melodic variety and for the refined and elegant ideas, in a harmonious discursive flow. Boccherini wrote two versions of the Stabat Mater: a first one in 1781 for soprano and strings (the one contained in this album) and a second one in 1800 for soprano, alto, tenor and strings, which entered the repertoire and was made, according to a note by the author reported on the manuscript copy of the Paris Conservatoire, "to avoid the monotony of a single voice and too much work for this single singing voice". Nevertheless, he writes a page of sincere and pure religious feeling that in the final AMEN touches one of the most inspiring moments of his creative personality. The masterful performance of the Sanremo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Giancarlo de Lorenzo, and the convincing prayerful interpretation of the soprano Gabriella Costa, make this recording a sure reference in the discography of Boccherini's works.

Tracklist:

Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~I. Stabat Mater. Grave Assai (Fa Minor
Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~II. Cujus Animam. Allegro (Fa Minore)
Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~III. Quae Moerebat. Allegretto Con Mot
Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~IV. Quis Est Homo. Adagio Assai (Do Mi
Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~V. Pro Peccatis. Allegretto (La Bemoll
Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~VI. Eja Mater. Larghetto Non Tanto (Mi
Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~VII. Tui Nati Vulnerati. Allegro Vivo
Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~VIII. Virgo Virginum. Andantino (Si Be
Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~IX. Fac Ut Portem. Larghetto (Fa Maggi
Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~X. Fac Me Plagis. Allegro Comodo (Do M
Stabat Mater, Mottetto in Fa Minore Per Soprano E Orchestra D'Archi (Prima Versione 1781)~XI. Quando Corpus. Amen - Andante Lent

UPC: 8054726141099
Label: Digressione Music
Release Date: 2.5.21
Format: CD

Boccherini / Costa / Lorenzo - Stabat Mater (CD)