Pergolesi - Stabat Mater · Salve Regina / Kirkby · Bowman · AAM · Hogwood

Track Listings
1. Stabat Mater: I. Stabat Mater - Emma Kirkby/James Bowman    
2. Stabat Mater: II. Cujus animam gementem - Emma Kirkby    
3. Stabat Mater: III. O Quam tristis et afflicta - Emma Kirkby/James Bowman    
4. Stabat Mater: IV. Quae moerebat et dolebat - James Bowman    
5. Stabat Mater: V. Quis est homo - Emma Kirkby/James Bowman    
6. Stabat Mater: VI. Vidit suum dulcem Natum - Emma Kirkby    
7. Stabat Mater: VII. Eja, mater - James Bowman    
8. Stabat Mater: VIII. Fac ut ardeat cor meum - Emma Kirkby/James Bowman    
9. Stabat Mater: IX. Sancta mater - Emma Kirkby/James Bowman    
10. Stabat Mater: X. Fac ut portem - James Bowman    
11. Stabat Mater: XI. Inflammatus et accencus - Emma Kirkby/James Bowman    
12. Stabat Mater: XII. Quando corpus - Emma Kirkby/James Bowman    
13. Salve Regina: I. Salve Regina - Emma Kirkby    
14. Salve Regina: II. Ad te clamamus - Emma Kirkby    
15. Salve Regina: III. Eja ergo - Emma Kirkby    
16. Salve Regina: IV. Et Jesum - Emma Kirkby    
17. Salve Regina: V. O clemens - Emma Kirkby    

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
For two centuries, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater for soprano, alto, and strings has been a legend as much as a piece of music; Pergolesi literally finished the work on his deathbed, so how could it be otherwise? Fortunately, in a good performance such as this one, the music lives up to the myth. Soloists Emma Kirkby and James Bowman, leading lights of the 1980s Baroque revival, have always evoked polarized reactions: traditional opera buff types generally detest them (they should try version with Margaret Marshall and Lucia Valentini-Terrani), while early- music lovers find their voices ideal for this repertory. Kirkby's uniquely pure, clear, and flexible voice suits this music very well indeed; Bowman's voice is more controversial, and he does show some discomfort on the highest notes, but he's an expressive musician; both singers have a fine sense of line and impeccable tuning--Pergolesi's many dramatic suspensions are especially effective. Christopher Hogwood leads a sensitive performance, not radical in any way but quite persuasive. --Matthew Westphal

Album Details
Christopher Hogwood and the Academy of Ancient Music Here Offer a Spirited, Colorful, and Certainly One of the Most Unique Performances of Pergolesi's Most Beloved Sacred Settings. For Instance Hogwood Eschews the Traditional Choir Entirely Heightening the Roles of Soloists. Having Been in Countless Recordings Together Previous to These 1988 Sessions, Soprano Emma Kirkby and Counter-tenor James Bowman Rise to the Occasion Famously Delivering Highly Emotional, Tonally Pure, Captivating Performances Throughout. Decca's Well-balanced Sound is Crisp, Clear, and Without Any Trace of Edginess Typical of Original Instrument Recordings at the Time.

Pergolesi - Stabat Mater · Salve Regina / Kirkby · Bowman · AAM · Hogwood, Music, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Christopher Hogwood, Emma Kirkby, James Bowman, The Academy of Ancient Music, Andrew Manze John Holloway, Nicholas Parle Mark Caudle, Classical, Classical Music, Solo Voice(s) and Small Ensemble, Vocal
Pergolesi - Stabat Mater · Salve Regina / Kirkby · Bowman · AAM · Hogwood
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Simply, the best CD I own.
  • The Best Recording I Have Heard
  • Stabat Mater and Salve Regina
  • An exquisite slice of heaven
  • Just superb!
 Pergolesi - Stabat Mater · Salve Regina / Kirkby · Bowman · AAM · Hogwood
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi , Christopher Hogwood , Emma Kirkby , James Bowman , The Academy of Ancient Music , Andrew Manze John Holloway , and Nicholas Parle Mark Caudle
Manufacturer: L'oiseau-Lyre
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000004CXQ
Release Date: 1989-10-06

Tracks:

  1. Stabat Mater
  2. Magnificat
  3. Salve Regina In C Minor (1736)
  4. Miserere Ii In C Minor

Amazon.com

For two centuries, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater for soprano, alto, and strings has been a legend as much as a piece of music; Pergolesi literally finished the work on his deathbed, so how could it be otherwise? Fortunately, in a good performance such as this one, the music lives up to the myth. Soloists Emma Kirkby and James Bowman, leading lights of the 1980s Baroque revival, have always evoked polarized reactions: traditional opera buff types generally detest them (they should try version with Margaret Marshall and Lucia Valentini-Terrani), while early- music lovers find their voices ideal for this repertory. Kirkby's uniquely pure, clear, and flexible voice suits this music very well indeed; Bowman's voice is more controversial, and he does show some discomfort on the highest notes, but he's an expressive musician; both singers have a fine sense of line and impeccable tuning--Pergolesi's many dramatic suspensions are especially effective. Christopher Hogwood leads a sensitive performance, not radical in any way but quite persuasive. --Matthew Westphal

Album Details

Christopher Hogwood and the Academy of Ancient Music Here Offer a Spirited, Colorful, and Certainly One of the Most Unique Performances of Pergolesi's Most Beloved Sacred Settings. For Instance Hogwood Eschews the Traditional Choir Entirely Heightening the Roles of Soloists. Having Been in Countless Recordings Together Previous to These 1988 Sessions, Soprano Emma Kirkby and Counter-tenor James Bowman Rise to the Occasion Famously Delivering Highly Emotional, Tonally Pure, Captivating Performances Throughout. Decca's Well-balanced Sound is Crisp, Clear, and Without Any Trace of Edginess Typical of Original Instrument Recordings at the Time.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Simply, the best CD I own........2005-01-04

...in my 300 CD collection. Genius of Pergolesi, pure harmony plus excellence in Emma's voice, plus James Bowman, a countertenor singing the part of an alto. This is what baroque is about, this is what music is about.

5 out of 5 stars The Best Recording I Have Heard.......2003-01-29

I have listened to at least 5 other recordings of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater and found the version by L'Oiseau-Lyre the best by far. I am a singer myself, although an amateur with experience in serious choirs such as the Academic Choir Tone Tomsic from Slovenia (won the European Grand Prix 2002 at the 14th choral competition in Arezzo, Italy) and have a preference for a clear voice with a very careful and controlled use of vibrato. This recording was the only one I could find that would fulfill my requirements. Besides, Bowman's performance is really outstanding, and you can really feel the tension (in a good sense) on those high notes. I believe that the use of countertenor brings a very special warm feeling to high notes that I was not able to find in the recordings with an alto (low female voice). It has a certain intimate touch that I certainly prefer. This recording is without a doubt a must for a serious music lover.

5 out of 5 stars Stabat Mater and Salve Regina.......2002-03-20

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi was one of the most remarkable composers of the Baroque period. Despite his extremely brief career (he died of tuberculosis at 26 years of age) he left an impressive body of work that includes some of the finest pieces of sacred music ever written. Two of his most famous works (Stabat Mater for soprano and alto and Salve Regina for soprano in C minor) are included in this recording.

Emma Kirkby captures the poignancy of these pieces with outstanding ability and delivers two of her best performances ever. She's an exceptional musician - unaffected, subtle, sincere and technically flawless. James Bowman also provides a very fine performance but the Stabat Mater is more of a challenge for him and he sounds a little overwhelmed sometimes. However, the interplay between both singers is amazing. Salve Regina is an equally beautiful piece and Emma Kirkby gives another wonderful performance. Christopher Hogwood and the Academy of Ancient Music are as stunning as ever, they manage to bring freshness and immediacy to the Stabat Mater - no small feat considering the rather solemn subject matter - and the Salve Regina shines with almost preternatural beauty. Pergolesi was a very innovative and daring composer, and these renditions show his works in all their sombre and passionate glory.

5 out of 5 stars An exquisite slice of heaven.......1999-08-16

I'm not sure if words are the right medium to describe the sweetness and power of this music. Play the music and step back in time, into a different world - the purity of Kirkby's voice against the somewhat unfamiliar timbre of the baroque violins makes for a truly unique sound.

5 out of 5 stars Just superb!.......1999-01-18

First I heard a different version before this one... but after I heard it and couldn't stop listening to it... it's simply wonderful. Emma Kirkby's voice is so full of emotions. I'm still speechless...

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