The sorrow of the cross pours from the pages of this captivating piece paying homage to a Mother's love. Based on the ancient sacred text "Stabat Mater Dolorosa," the music provides an experience of loss, deep sadness for the crucifixion, …Read More
The sorrow of the cross pours from the pages of this captivating piece paying homage to a Mother's love. Based on the ancient sacred text "Stabat Mater Dolorosa," the music provides an experience of loss, deep sadness for the crucifixion, and confrontation with the price of redemption. Tone painting fills this piece with passion and expressive harmonies, while the conversational qualities of the opening theme clarify the text when performed with excellent phrasing and enunciation.