The 2008 release of Karl Jenkins' "Stabat Mater" on Decca Classics offered a new interpretation of the 13th-century Marian antiphon, drawing on diverse musical influences. The album features a mix of soloists and choirs, characteristic of Jenkins' accessible style.
- The "Stabat Mater" was recorded in various locations including the Temple Church in London and the H. Adolfus Church in Copenhagen.
- The album features a range of vocal soloists including soprano Zulimar Eastman and countertenor Clive Andrew Barath.
- The work was commissioned by the recording's producer, David McKellar.
Karl Jenkins is a prolific Welsh composer, formerly of the jazz-rock group Soft Machine and the band Nucleus. He is best known for his popular contemporary classical crossover works.
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