From the Publisher
Thought to be Pergolesi's final composition, composed in 1736, the Stabat Mater is a very haunting and dolorous (painful) piece of music originally composed for two solo voices accompanied by strings and organ. Instumentation: Sopranino (or Soprano 2), Soprano, 2 Alto, 2 Tenor, Baritone, Bass (and/or) Contrabass