ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
PHILIPPE HERREWEGHE
Antonin DVORAK (1841-1904)
Stabat Mater op.58
Eleanor Lyons soprano
Sophie Harmsen alto
Mauro Peter tenor
Jarrett Ott bass
Collegium Vocale Gent choir
Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin orchestra
Philippe Herreweghe conductor
Antonín Dvořák’s Stabat Mater, Op. 58, is a deeply moving choral work, born from personal tragedy. Composed in 1876 following the deaths of his three children, the piece is a poignant expression of grief and faith. The Stabat Mater was first performed in Prague in 1880, where it was met with acclaim. Its success continued with performances across Europe, establishing Dvořák’s reputation as a master composer. This sacred work, with its powerful orchestration and emotional depth, remains a cornerstone of the choral repertoire, celebrated for its profound beauty and enduring spiritual resonance.