MUSIC FOR EASTER
Stabat Mater in two
contrasting styles.
The Stabat Mater is
a traditional liturgical text which expresses deep compassion for Mary, the
mother of Christ, as she stands beside the cross on which her son hangs.
The Hamilton Civic Choir, conducted
by Rachael Griffiths-Hughes, presents Palestrina’s beautiful 16th century a’cappella version and, in a completely different style, Giochino Rossini’s 19th century dramatic operatic setting,
with soloists Glenese Blake (soprano), Mary
Newman-Pound (mezzo-soprano), Pene Pati (tenor) and Ian Campbell (baritone) and accompanists
Francis Cowan (piano) and Anne Cleaver-Holm (organ).
The Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Victoria Street
south, Hamilton
Saturday March 27th, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 28th, 2:30 p.m.
Admission
$30 ($25 concession price for Seniors, Students).
For
pre-sales email hamilton.choir@ihug.co.nz
or phone 8564701
Tickets
also available at the Cathedral Office
Door
sales from 45 minutes before start time.