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.