Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater

One of the most popular works of the 18th century, Giovanni Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater offers a profound meditation on grief, empathy, and love. The gorgeous vocal lines are at turns soaring and intricate, supported by dramatic yet transparent writing for strings.

The second half of our program will feature a selection of virtuosic Italian arias from Handel’s Giulio Cesare, interspersed with narration to set the dramatic tone. Filippo Ciabatti will lead Upper Valley Baroque’s period instrument chamber orchestra with stellar soloists Chelsea Helm, soprano, and Cody Bowers, countertenor.