Dvoák: Stabat mater & Te Deum

• Concerts

The two works on this evening mark the beginning and climax of Antonín Dvoák’s success for good reason: After its premiere in Prague in 1880, the »Stabat mater« laid the foundation for Dvoák’s international career. In London in 1883, the audience was so enthusiastic that Dvoák was invited the following year to personally conduct a performance at the Royal Albert Hall with 800 singers, a large orchestra and an audience of 12,000. The magnificent success marked Dvoák’s international breakthrough. Almost ten years later, the »Te Deum« was premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York. Dvoák, known for his Bohemian, native national colour, was commissioned to help the Americans in their search for their own national musical style. During his time in the USA, Dvoák composed his most famous works today, such as the Ninth Symphony »From the New World« and the Cello Concerto.

PERFORMERS

Symphonischer Chor Hamburg choir

Symphoniker Hamburg orchestra

Johanna Winkel soprano

Fiorella Hincapié alto

Matthias Stier tenor

Yorck Felix Speer bass

Matthias Janz director

PROGRAM

Antonín Dvoák
Stabat mater für Soli, Chor und Orchester op. 58

Antonín Dvoák
Te Deum für Soli, Chor und Orchester op. 103