Pärt's Stabat Mater

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Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf musical composition
gptkbp:characteristics spiritual and contemplative
gptkbp:composer Arvo Pärt
gptkbp:crew_size mixed choir
for choir and string orchestra
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed
gptkbp:dedicatedTo the Virgin Mary
gptkbp:duration approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:genre sacred music
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pärt's Stabat Mater
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_liturgy
gptkb:Gregorian_chant
contemporary classical composers
medieval music traditions
the philosophy of silence.
the_writings_of_Thomas_Aquinas
the_works_of_J.S._Bach
gptkbp:inspiration personal faith
the_Stabat_Mater_sequence
gptkbp:is_available_in CD and digital formats
gptkbp:is_characterized_by rich harmonies
spiritual introspection
gptkbp:is_featured_in concert programs
gptkbp:is_part_of Pärt's_exploration_of_spirituality
Pärt's_sacred_works
gptkbp:is_studied_in musicology studies
gptkbp:is_used_in choral competitions
liturgical settings
Lent and Holy Week
other_Stabat_Mater_settings
gptkbp:language gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:notable_feature use of silence
gptkbp:notableEvent by_the_Latvian_Radio_Choir
gptkbp:notableFeature by_the_Tallinn_Chamber_Orchestra
gptkbp:notableFor emotional depth
its simplicity
its lyrical beauty
its emotional resonance
its meditative quality
its use of counterpoint
gptkbp:performance gptkb:West_Berlin
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:the_Estonian_National_Symphony_Orchestra
various choirs
various languages
various cultural contexts
various music festivals
churches and cathedrals
international venues
professional and amateur choirs
gptkbp:premiere 1985
gptkbp:publishedBy gptkb:Universal_Edition
gptkbp:recordings gptkb:Hilliard_Ensemble
gptkb:Estonian_Philharmonic_Chamber_Choir
gptkbp:repertoire choral music repertoire
gptkbp:style minimalism
gptkbp:thematicElement suffering and compassion