Paul Mealor - Stabat Mater mvt. 1 - Tenebrae

The great first movement of Paul Mealor's four part Stabat Mater for choir and orchestra, here sung by the Tenebrae choir directed by Nigel Short. This movement is a capella.
From the Decca records album A Tender Light (which I strongly suggest you purchase), available on Amazon and in stores.
Needless to say I own nothing of this music, etc.

[@AndreasJohanns]

It's very refreshing to find a composer that values a strong bass line. Russian choral music especially, has modulated my taste down about 3 octaves. Now, so many more overtones to enjoy!

[@robschottjr.630]

Mealor loves those Bass 2's!

[@pascaltenand833]

When I am listening to the bass line , i understand I am merely a a baryton

[@davidnash8586]

This is nothing less than exquisite perfection ! Everyone one involved should feel very proud !

[@hershberger6]

I just discovered this beautiful Russian- sounding piece, a month or 2 ago, but have listened to it many times since. IMO it ranks right up there with Lauridson's "o Magnum Mysterium, though the KZbin views may not reflect that.

[@bosevertjan5986]

Lauridsen. Yes Lauridsen is mesmerizing also.

[@RDS_Armwrestling]

That bass.

[@AxelFjeld]

Or bass 3's in this case. My choir is singing this right now, really tight harmonies in the bass line. Lowest note is Bb1.

[@kzyho]

Bb1 is something like "standard" in Mealor's pieces :) I love those notes, however it depends from the day if I can sign it like a charm or it is a challenge :) Someone wrote that earlier - yes, it is very frustrating how few composer use real basses. Most pieces are usually written for baritones and rather for those higher ones :(

[@TheOktavismChannel]

Beautiful. Wonderful work from the basses. Peacock and Savage I believe?

[@KjeXXXer]

Only saw this now! Peacock and Will Gaunt at least.

[@vw2418]

Peacock and Savage for sure. Perhaps also Jimmy Holliday, who is one of their strong low basses.

[@gregoryblanc6375]

Introspective and deep music

[@rhymegames-puzzlesjigsawst2131]

What a excellent video. Thanks for the work you put into it! Keep it up :) :)

[@fortissimo49]

Absolutely beautiful and moving music. Where is the Church, which is equally beautiful?

[@brianringer6051]

Yes, where is this church?

[@Mark-wx8ck]

This is the Basilica of St. Louis in St. Louis, MO.

[@jeanlafon679]

Très très beau . Merci .

[@erizano69]

I wanna sing like that F_____ng basses

[@captainkunucky]

Lolz only tenebrae's basses can do something like this

[@lukeroy5676]

Does anyone know what church this was recorded in?

[@oramihi]

Anyone know what these lyrics are?

[@oramihi]

Okay, I guess I found them: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stabat_Mater

[@sabrinagutwilik1023]

WCC Schola Cantorum sang it better

[@jmizzleful]

+Sabrina Gutwilik No lol...