Stabat Mater: Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Stabat Mater: Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A270802
Price: 165.00 USD
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By Gioachino Rossini, Libretto by Gioachino Rossini and Giovanni Tadolini

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Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) began work on his version of the traditional hymn, Stabat Mater, in 1831 at the request of one Fernández Varela. As ill health kept Rossini from completing the commission, he enlisted the help of his friend Giovanni Tadolini to finish the movement he could not. This was the version presented to Varela, though Rossini did not intend the work for publication as it was not wholly composed by him. However, Varela's heirs sold the work to a Parisian publisher upon Varela's death, sparking lawsuits as to the ownership. This resulted in Rossini taking it upon himself to finally discard the parts written by Tadolini and finish those sections himself, doing so by 1841. It was this version that premiered in Paris at the Théâtre-Italien's Salle Ventadour on January 7, 1842, with resounding success. Since its premiere, Rossini's Stabat Mater has remained a regular work in the choral repertoire, moving and thrilling audiences for approaching 200 years. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Soli SSATB: Mix Chor.

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Series: Kalmus Choral Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 746241249524

SKU: 36-A270802

Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Soli SSATB: Mix Chor

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About the Composer: Gioachino Rossini

Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) dominated European opera for decades, composing 39 operas before his 37th birthday. His melodic gift, rhythmic vitality, and theatrical instinct made him one of the most performed composers of the 19th century. Beyond opera, Rossini produced sacred works, chamber music, and vocal pieces that reveal the same harmonic sophistication and gift for orchestration that defined his stage works.

Rossini's Stabat Mater stands apart from his operatic output as a deeply felt setting of the medieval Latin hymn. Composed over a decade and revised multiple times before its 1842 Paris premiere, the work demonstrates his mature compositional voice: lyrical vocal writing that soars over lush orchestration, dramatic harmonic shifts, and moments of profound spiritual expression alongside passages of operatic grandeur.

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Why we love this

Rossini's Stabat Mater balances accessibility with genuine musical substance. The vocal writing sits gratefully for soloists and chorus alike, the orchestration remains transparent enough for chamber settings, and the emotional arc from penitence to hope engages both performers and listeners without demanding extreme technical virtuosity. It remains one of the finest 19th-century settings of this sacred text.

What to expect

Rossini's setting moves between intimate devotion and operatic grandeur. Opening movements unfold with gentle melancholy, supported by warm string textures and wood-wind coloring. As the text progresses, the music builds toward moments of passionate intensity, particularly in the "Inflammatus," before resolving into acceptance and peace. Throughout, Rossini's gift for melody ensures the sacred text soars rather than becomes obscured.

Who it's for

Conductors leading chamber orchestras or modest-sized opera orchestras paired with a strong choral ensemble and five capable soloists. This score suits university choirs, cathedral choirs, professional chamber ensembles, and advanced high school programs seeking a sacred work with dramatic scope and musical distinction.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the five soloists carefully during their opening entrance and throughout the work; clarity of individual voices matters as much as blended sound when all five sing together.
Shape the orchestral accompaniment with attention to Rossini's harmonic progressions, especially in the slower movements where rubato and sustained tension create spiritual depth.
Prepare the chorus for both dramatic moments (particularly in the "Inflammatus" section) and passages requiring delicate, lyrical tone; the text demands emotional range from all singers.
Mark tempo relationships between movements during rehearsal so the work flows as a unified arc rather than a series of separate pieces.

How to use it

Pair this with other sacred choral works from the Romantic era to create a concert exploring 19th-century approaches to liturgical text. It also programs well as the centerpiece of a concert highlighting Italian compositional mastery beyond opera, or as a substantial work that anchors a spring choral festival. The dramatic arc and emotional depth make it suitable for both concert and liturgical contexts.