The Stabat Mater Dolorosa is one of the great Latin poems of medieval Christianity, describing the Virgin Mary's grief at the foot of the cross.
Composition History
The Stabat Mater text, a powerful poem of the liturgy, has seldom been set to music in recent times, prompting this commissioning project.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The commissioning project for this album was triggered by Pope Benedict XVI's wish to reform music in the Catholic church worldwide.
Recording & Production
The album's title, "Spirit, Strength & Sorrow," encapsulates the power of the Stabat Mater poem.
Composition History
This album features new settings of the Stabat Mater text, commissioned by the Genesis Foundation to enhance the church music repertoire.
Performer Biography
Harry Christophers, the founder and conductor of The Sixteen, was awarded a CBE in the 2012 Queen's Birthday Honours.
Performer Biography
The Sixteen, the ensemble performing on this album, is recognized as one of the world's greatest ensembles, known for early English polyphony, Renaissance, Baroque, and 20th- and 21st-century music.
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