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Stabat Mater, Op. 58/B. 71 (critical edition): Tenor Part

By Antonín Dvorák, ed./arr. by Antonin Cubr/ Otakar Sourek

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Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) began composition of his setting of the Stabat Mater text in 1876 and finally finishing the orchestral version in late 1877, though it was not published until 1881 as Op. 58 (B. 71). It is traditionally thought that Dvorák decided to compose it following the death of his two-day old daughter Josefa on August 21, 1875, finishing it after the death of two more children (11-month-old Ruzena on August 13, 1877, and his firstborn son Otakar a month later), but some doubts have been raised about this motivation. Regardless, this ten-movement sacred cantata remains a profound testament to human sorrow and hope, an appropriate setting of a text that describes Mary's suffering as she watches her son die on the Cross. The work was the primary vehicle to Dvorák's international fame following the premiere in Prague on December 23, 1880, by the Provisional Theatre Orchestra and Choir under Adolf Cech, and it remains one of his most popular and frequently performed works, and among the most famous settings of the medieval Stabat mater. Edited by Antonín Cubr with a preface by Otakar Šourek.

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Series: Kalmus Critical Editions
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-88-852872-5
ISBN13: 979-8-88-852872-3
UPC: 659359830655
SKU: 36-A717395
Instrumentation: 2.2+EH(can be played by Ob2).2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp: Org: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Soli SATB: SATB Chor

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About the Composer: Antonín Dvorák

Antonín Dvorák (1841–1904) stands as one of the most significant composers of the Romantic era and a central figure in establishing Czech national identity through music. A student of composition in Prague during a period of Czech cultural awakening, he developed a distinctive voice that synthesized Romantic chromaticism with folk inflections drawn from his native Bohemia. His works span symphonies, chamber music, operas, and sacred vocal works; he gained international recognition relatively late in his career but ultimately achieved a stature comparable to his contemporaries Brahms and Wagner.

Why we love this

The Stabat Mater stands among the most moving sacred works in the choral repertoire, and this critical edition provides performers with historically informed text and notation. Dvorák's orchestration balances instrumental color with vocal clarity, giving singers moments of profound lyricism alongside sections of dramatic intensity. For tenor soloists, the part demands expressive singing across a wide range and genuine emotional investment in music that reaches listeners regardless of religious background.

What to expect

The tenor part moves between moments of intimate vulnerability and soaring spiritual intensity, asking the singer to inhabit grief, compassion, and faith in turn. Dvorák's melodic gift ensures the part sits gratefully in the voice, yet the emotional landscape remains sophisticated and unsentimentally drawn. This is music that feels earned rather than merely beautiful.

Who it's for

This part suits tenor soloists and choral members with solid reading skills and previous experience in art song or sacred choral literature. Singers comfortable with sustained lyricism and text-driven interpretation will find the role deeply rewarding. Programs planning a full performance of the Stabat Mater need this reliable critical edition for textual accuracy.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance text intelligibility with the sustained lyricism of Dvorák's vocal lines; the tunefulness can tempt rushing, but the work requires patience and breadth of phrase to land its emotional weight.
  • Coordinate carefully with the organ in passages where it doubles or frames the vocal part; clarity of entry and release matters enormously in this intimate texture.
  • Attend to the critical edition's dynamic and articulation markings, which often differ from older published scores and reveal Dvorák's precise dramatic intentions.

How to use it

The Stabat Mater works as a concert centerpiece for a mature choral program, particularly in spring seasons when programming sacred works of substance. Pair it with other Dvorák sacred writing or nestle it into a concert exploring Romantic approaches to medieval Latin texts. Its international fame and accessibility make it appealing for broad audiences while satisfying musicians seeking genuine artistic depth.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing sustained lines with consistent tone and phrase shape across wide dynamic ranges
  • Interpreting dense harmonic language and chromatic voice-leading typical of Romantic sacred music
  • Balancing solo projection with ensemble awareness in concertante vocal-choral textures
  • Text expression in Latin with stylistic understanding appropriate to the Romantic era
  • Coordinating with accompaniment (organ and orchestra) across multiple meters and tempos

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