Emmanuelle Haïm - © marianne_rosenstiehl Stabat Mater by Pergolesi
Barcelona, Palau de la Música Catalana — Concert Hall
About the Event
Discover the ethereal charm of 'Stabat Mater by Pergolesi' at the breathtaking Palau de la Música Catalana. This celebrated venue, acclaimed for its unique modernist architecture, will present an evening dedicated to baroque masterpieces.
Le Concert d’Astrée and Emmanuelle Haïm stand as leading figures in contemporary baroque music and will grace us again this year. They will be joined by two distinguished soloists: soprano Emöke Baráth and countertenor Carlo Vistoli.
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi completed the Stabat Mater shortly before he passed away at twenty‐six. Drawn from a 13th‐century poem that has evolved over time, it is among the most utilized religious texts by composers. Pergolesi’s interpretation remains the most circulated 18th‐century musical work and one of the earliest still frequently performed, alongside Handel’s Messiah.
Program
- Francesco Durante – Quartet Concerto No. 5 for Strings in A major
- Domenico Scarlatti – Salve Regina for Countertenor and Strings in G major
- Leonardo Leo – Salve Regina for Soprano and Strings
- Pietro Locatelli – Funeral Symphony in F minor, Op. 2
- Giovanni Battista Pergolesi – Stabat Mater for Soprano, Countertenor, and Strings in F minor
Artists
| Conductor: | Emmanuelle Haim |
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| Orchestra, Choir: | Le Concert d'Astrée |
| Soprano: | Emöke Barath |
| Countertenor: | Carlo Vistoli |
Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Musica Catalana is a dazzling building situated in the northern part of Barcelona's Old Town. An architectural jewel of the Catalan Art Nouveau style, built between 1905 and 1908, its rich interior displays the work of the region's artisans in the form of stained-glass windows, ceramics, sculptures, paintings and blacksmithing. The extensive use of glass in the construction of the venue creates stunningly radiant interiors. The dusty red facade of the Palau is decorated with busts of great composers including Bach, Beethoven and Wagner, and colorful mosaics in floral patterns. The centre of the Palau is the magnificent concert hall, entirely lit by natural sunlight due to the extraordinary skylight in the centre of the richly ornate ceiling, which is popular for symphonic and chamber music. According to Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the architect who designed the Palau, the aim was to create a “garden for music” – an objective he definitely managed to achieve.
Address
Palau de la Música Catalana, c/ Palau de la Música, 4‐6, Barcelona, Spain — Google Maps
