Boosey & Hawkes Jenkins Karl - Stat Mater - Alto Mixed Choir And Orchestra
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Summary of This Score
This score presents Karl Jenkins' "Stabat Mater," a major choral/orchestral work by the composer of "Adiemus" and "The Armed Man." Inspired by the famous 13th-century Latin sequence, previously set to music by numerous composers, this version stands out for its modern energy and immediate emotional intensity, while remaining accessible to good amateur to pre-professional ensembles. The piano reduction (vocal/piano score) allows for effective work on vocal line placement, chord tuning, and dynamic nuances, especially in passages where the choir interacts with the alto soloist (mezzo-soprano).
The work is structured in twelve movements and enriches the traditional text by integrating other sources: "Ave verum corpus" (originally composed for Bryn Terfel), "Lament" (text by Carol Barratt), as well as English texts drawn from ancient Babylonian and medieval Persian traditions. This diversity of languages and colors fuels a highly effective musical dramaturgy, alternating powerful surges, contemplative sections, and moments of rhythmic tension. The content notably includes: Cantus lacrimosus, Incantation, Vidit Jesum in tormentis, Lament, Sancta Mater, Now my life is only weeping, And the Mother did weep, Virgo virginum, Are you lost out in darkness?, Ave verum, Fac, ut portem Christi mortem, Paradisi gloria.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Religious, Sacred | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Karl Jenkins | Language | Latin and English |
| Instrumentation | alto (mezzo-soprano), mixed choir, and piano (vocal/piano score in reduction) | Difficulty | intermediate to advanced |
| Genre | choral score | Pages | 128 |
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is planned for Karl Jenkins' Stabat Mater?
The score is designed for alto or mezzo-soprano, mixed choir, and piano, in a vocal/piano reduction format.
What level is required to sing Karl Jenkins' Stabat Mater?
The work is suited for intermediate to advanced level. The focus is notably on the accuracy of chords, dynamics, and exchanges between the choir and the alto soloist.
Does the score contain the complete work in several movements?
The 128-page collection presents the twelve movements of the work, including Cantus lacrimosus, Lament, Ave verum, and Paradisi gloria. The dramaturgy alternates contemplative sections and rhythmic tensions.
Which texts and languages are used in this work?
Texts are in Latin and English. The Stabat Mater sequence is enriched by Ave verum corpus, Lament by Carol Barratt, as well as texts from medieval Babylonian and Persian traditions.
Is this the full orchestral score or a piano reduction?
This edition offers a vocal/piano reduction score, intended for preparing vocal lines and choral rehearsal. The full orchestration is not included in the provided content.
