Clive Osgood's "Stabat Mater" is a captivating choral work that breathes new life into the 13th-century hymn to the Virgin Mary. Released on March 7, 2025, under Convivium Records, this 33-minute album is a testament to Osgood's pastoral and flowing compositional style, subtly orchestrated to create a serene and contemplative atmosphere. The album features the renowned Choir of Royal Holloway, conducted by Rupert Gough, with the London Mozart Players providing delicate orchestral accompaniment. Osgood's interpretation of the "Stabat Mater" is divided into ten movements, each exploring different facets of the hymn's profound text. From the sorrowful opening of "Stabat Mater dolorosa" to the reflective closing of "Quando corpus morietur," Osgood's music guides the listener through a journey of faith and devotion. This album is a must-listen for fans of choral music, offering a fresh and introspective take on a timeless hymn.
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Tracks
Stabat Mater: I. Stabat Mater dolorosaClive Osgood, The Choir of Royal Holloway, London Mozart Players, Rupert Gough
Stabat Mater: II. Cujus animam gementemClive Osgood, The Choir of Royal Holloway, London Mozart Players, Rupert Gough
Stabat Mater: III. O quam tristisClive Osgood, The Choir of Royal Holloway, London Mozart Players, Grace Davidson, Jack Liebeck, Rupert Gough
Stabat Mater: IV. Quis est homoClive Osgood, The Choir of Royal Holloway, London Mozart Players, Rupert Gough
Stabat Mater: V. Pro peccatis suae gentisClive Osgood, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Grace Davidson, Rupert Gough
Stabat Mater: VI. Eja Mater, fons amorisClive Osgood, The Choir of Royal Holloway, London Mozart Players, Rupert Gough
Stabat Mater: VII. Virgo Virginum praeclaraClive Osgood, London Mozart Players, Mark Wilde, Julian Empett, Rupert Gough
Stabat Mater: VIII. Fac ut portem Christi mortemClive Osgood, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Grace Davidson, Rupert Gough
Stabat Mater: IX. Christe, cum sit hincClive Osgood, The Choir of Royal Holloway, London Mozart Players, Grace Davidson, Rupert Gough
Stabat Mater: X. Quando corpus morieturClive Osgood, The Choir of Royal Holloway, London Mozart Players, Rupert Gough
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