Stabat Mater: Mary's Lament

• Jenny Spence, soprano
• José Luis Muñoz, countertenor

A 13th-century hymn portraying Mary's distress and lament during the crucifixion of Christ, the Stabat mater text has been set by many notable composers. This program will feature settings by Marco Rosano and Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, performed by Epiphany's own José Luis Muñoz and Jenny Spence. Pergolesi's famous twelve-movement setting is one of the most well-known sacred works, while the Rosano is a new work meant to compliment the Pergolesi. Often performed during Lent, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater is written for soprano and alto soloists, accompanied by strings and continuo.

Open Admission. Live in the church and live-streamed on the Epiphany Seattle YouTube channel.

About Music at Epiphany

Epiphany Seattle is fortunate to have an outstanding choir, a strong music staff, beautiful instruments, and wonderful spaces in which to make music. Music is a core strength of Epiphany, and we strive to uphold a standard of excellence in all of our musical offerings – both in terms of repertoire and performance. Our Music at Epiphany board was created to uphold that excellence, provide vision for the music program, and to sponsor world class concerts for our community. We hope that you will learn more about our musical life, and join us for a choral service or concert.

About Jenny Spence, soprano

Jenny Spence currently serves as a soprano staff member at Epiphany Parish, Seattle, and has sung with Seattle Pro Musica since 2016. Prior to moving to Seattle, she maintained a busy schedule singing with professional chamber ensembles such as Bach Collegium San Diego, SACRA/PROFANA, and Pro Arte Singers, in addition to regular section leader positions at churches in Southern California.

About José Luis Muñoz, countertenor

José Luis Muñoz has been described as "a fabulous countertenor" with "amazing, powerful expression." He is often heard premiering and creating new works and principal roles in such works as Mauricio Sotelo’s opera Dulcinea (Modesto), Bless Me, Ultima (Albuquerque), Juana (San Francisco), Monticello Wakes (Los Angeles), Yoshinaka (Seattle), Kakitsubata (Cologne, Germany), and Magda G for which he was featured in the Los Angeles Times. A versatile performer, Muñoz's other work includes: Melissa in Caccini's La Liberazione di Ruggiero dall'Isola d'Alcina, Handel's Messiah, Mozart's Requiem and Missa Brevis K. 275, Bach's B minor Mass, St Matthew's Passion, Magnificat, Orff's Carmina Burana, and Bernstein's Missa Brevis.