For
the 2007 Mid-Winter Symposium, the TCC begins its journey into the larger
choral pieces of the 19th century with its study and performance of Antonin
Dvorak's Stabat Mater, Opus 58. This beautiful work,
describing the Virgin Mary's vigil at the crucifixion of her son Jesus, had
its genesis in tragedy; between 1875-77, Dvorak lost three of his children in
a horrible series of diseases and accidents, and completed the score in
November of 1877. The Stabat
Mater received its first
performance on 23 December 1880, and subsequently received numerous
performances in Great Britain, Europe and the USA, and helped establish
Dvorak's reputation abroad at that time. Today, it remains the best
known of Dvorak's numerous choral works and, like most of his music,
continues to fascinate on several levels.
St.
Matthew's Episcopal Church
8134 Mesa Dr. - Austin, TX
February 9 & 10, 2007
Kirsten Watson, Soprano
Lori Williamson, Soprano
Rose Taylor, Mezzo-Soprano
Blake Windlow, Tenor
Gil Zilkha, Baritone
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