Did you know that Giovanni Battista Pergolesi wrote Stabat Mater on his deathbed without ever having the chance to hear it live? That's reason enough to go listen to this masterpiece of Baroque music. The angelic voice of soprano Carolyn Sampson, soprano combined with the rich sound of countertenor Tim Mead in Stabat Mater dolorosa create a well-balanced rendition of Mary's emotion at the crucifixion of Jesus... https://bit.ly/3TDF6Yv | medici.tv

3.6K views · 112 reactions | Composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, born #OnThisDay in 1710, is most well-known for his Stabat Mater, but he also composed several operas before his death at 26. Here's his gorgeous Adriano in Siria, starring Baroque superstars Franco Fagioli - Countertenor and Romina Basso: https://DeccaClassics.lnk.to/AdrianoInSiriaFA | Decca Classics | Facebook

2.7K views · 142 reactions | Happy Birthday Giovan Battista Pergolesi Pergolesi - Se tu m’ami Cecilia Bartoli Gyorgy Fischer, piano Get the Cecilia Bartoli Rossini Edition Limited Edition Box Set here https://amzn.to/3jS5sYA | Legendary Musicians | Facebook