Stabat Materby Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
A hymn of sorrow and celestial beauty — Pergolesi’s masterpiece, in sacred spaces.
Pergolesi’s final masterpiece
Written in the final weeks of Pergolesi’s short life and premiered only after his death, the Stabat Mater is among the most beloved works of the Baroque — a hymn of sorrow and celestial beauty whose emotional radiance transcends time, faith and genre. La Chapelle Sauvage give it a new, intimate staging conceived for sacred acoustics, with a subtle lighting design that shapes the space and a warm, period-informed sound. Across 2026 the production has travelled to some of Europe’s most beautiful sacred spaces — from London’s Southwark Cathedral and Zürich’s Fraumünster to historic churches in Ghent, The Hague and Amsterdam — and now continues across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Stabat Mater, complete — and more
The complete Stabat Mater for soprano, countertenor and strings, framed by further baroque selections from La Chapelle Sauvage — around seventy minutes of music, without interval.
In the company of the greatest voices
A hymn that has inspired composers from Bach to Vivaldi, and been sung by the greatest voices of the age — from Montserrat Caballé and Barbara Hendricks to Cecilia Bartoli, Renée Fleming, Philippe Jaroussky, Nathalie Stutzmann and Andreas Scholl.— The living legacy of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater
Soloists & Ensemble
Abigail Barker
A 24-year-old soprano from Nottingham and first-class graduate in Vocal Studies from Trinity Laban, now studying with Patricia Rozario OBE. She has performed across the UK and Europe — from Lord of the Rings in Concert at St George’s Hall, Liverpool to Monteverdi at Trinity Laban — and toured Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands exploring the dialogue between soprano and countertenor voices.
Full profile →Gleb Zakharov
A London-based countertenor now at the Royal Academy of Music, working with Marcus van den Akker and Raymond Connell alongside his long-standing mentor Patricia Rozario OBE. Recent and upcoming roles include Monteverdi’s Il ritorno d’Ulisse and the title role in Handel’s Giulio Cesare for his 2026 debut in Trieste, and he recently performed Stabat Mater across five countries. With a warm, dark timbre and an instinctive feeling for sacred repertoire, he brings profound emotional depth to the work.
Full profile →La Chapelle Sauvage
A Belgian ensemble of young professional musicians founded by conductor Karel De Wilde, devoted with equal care to historical and modern repertoire and rooted in historically-informed practice. A regular partner of leading festivals and cultural institutions, it has quickly earned a firm place in the European music landscape. De Wilde — trained in piano, organ, harpsichord and conducting at the Royal Conservatories of Ghent and Mons — leads with stylistic finesse and a vivid sense of colour.
Full profile →Highlights from the tour
Moments from the 2026 performances, in some of Europe’s most beautiful sacred spaces.
Four more evenings across Belgium & the Netherlands
The upcoming dates of the 2026 tour — each performance shaped to its sacred space and acoustic. Limited seating, book early.
Why see Stabat Mater live
- One of the most beloved works of the Baroque, complete and uncut
- Performed in sacred churches chosen for their acoustics
- Pergolesi died at 26 — his final masterpiece carried by exceptionally young voices, for a uniquely moving experience
- The rare, luminous pairing of soprano and countertenor
- Intimate staging with a subtle, atmospheric lighting design
- A strictly limited four-date tour
Good to know
How long is the concert?
Approximately 70 minutes, performed without an interval. Doors open 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
What will be performed?
Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater in its complete form, framed by further baroque selections from La Chapelle Sauvage.
Who is performing?
The Belgian ensemble La Chapelle Sauvage under Karel De Wilde, with London-based soprano Abigail Barker and countertenor Gleb Zakharov as soloists. Casting may occasionally vary by date.
Is late entry allowed?
Out of respect for guests and performers, late entry may not be permitted, and latecomers may be seated in a different category. We strongly recommend arriving early.
Can I choose my seat?
Seating depends on the venue and ticket category — details are shown on each event page at checkout.
Are tickets refundable?
Refund terms follow each ticketing provider’s policy, shown at checkout on the event page.
