Stabat Mater by Poulenc reviewed by Jeremy Sams 30th November 2024

Poulenc wrote his dramatic Stabat Mater after the death of his friend, the artist Christian Bérard and after a visit to the shrine of the Black Virgin of Rocamadour. His setting of the medieval Stabat Mater text is scored for soprano solo, mixed chorus, and orchestra and was premiered in 1951.
Recommended Version
Marlis Petersen (soprano)
Stuttgart Southwest Radio Vocal Ensemble
North German Radio Chorus
Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra Stéphane Denève (conductor)
Hanssler Classic 93297CD