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The Sydney Consort Premieres An 18th Century Stabat Mater

March 16, 2016

The Sydney Consort presents the Australian premiere of Stabat Mater, a religious work for three voices & strings by 18^th century Bohemian composer and Jesuit priest Karel Loos. This is part of the ensemble’s traditional Good Friday concert to which all are welcome.

Loos’ Stabat Mater is a powerful and moving composition which paints a picture of the Roman Catholic Holy Week liturgy during the composer’s time. The music brims with religious depth and meaning.

The performers:

Belinda Montgomery soprano/ Nicole Smeulders alto/ Richard Black tenor/ Craig Everingham bass/ Stan Kornel baroque violin/ Julia Russoniello baroque violin/ Valmai Coggins baroque viola/ Monika Kornel harpsichord

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