Stabat Mater
Viennese version 1736/1800/1843
Following his death, Pergolesi’s last larger composition, the Stabat Mater of 1736, immediately became one of the most popular sacred works of the late baroque-early classical era. Numerous publications made this icon of Italian sacred music known throughout Europe. It was arranged by, among others, J.S. Bach (Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden, BWV 1083, Carus 35.302/00, Carus 35.302/50), J. A. Hiller and Abbé Vogler. The most popular arrangement was the one made around 1800 for the Vienna Court Kapelle, in which Antonio Salieri, Franz Xaver Süßmayr and I.X. Ritter von Seyfried added woodwind instruments and obligato trombones to the string accompaniment. In addition the 2-part texture of the upper voices in the original was arranged for 4 parts with obligato soli. It was only in this opulent, sonorous version, which Otto Nicolai and three composer colleagues offered to 19th century Viennese music lovers.
The piece is of medium difficulty. In the Viennese version it is a rarity that offers an enrichment to the repertoire for choirs wishing to discover something new.
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Composer
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
| 1710-1736Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710–1736) is regarded as one of the most important composers of the early Italian Classical period and was active at the cusp of the late Baroque and Classical periods. Despite his short life, he left behind an influential body of work comprising both sacred and secular compositions. Particularly well-known are his Stabat Mater and the comic opera La serva padrona, which is regarded as a milestone in opera buffa.
Pergolesi’s music is characterised by clear melodic structure, expressive cantabile and a close connection between text and music. His compositions reflect the shift towards a gallant style that emphasises simplicity, naturalness and emotional immediacy. Through his innovative musical language and the lasting impact of his works, Pergolesi exerted a major influence on the development of opera and sacred music in the 18th century and inspired numerous subsequent composers.
Personal details
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Editor
Martin Haselböck
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Arranger
Otto Nicolai
| 1810-1849
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Arranger
Ignaz Xaver Ritter von Seyfried
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Arranger
Joseph Leopold Eybler
| 1765-1846
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