Stabat Mater

On Saturday 15th February, Vox Anima Chamber Choir brought a moment of emotional reflection to its audience, performing Kim André Arnesen’s Stabat Mater at St Luke’s Church in Tunbridge Wells. It was the first time the Choir had performed in this venue - at the kind invitation of Rev David Green - and the singers were made to feel extremely welcome by David and the church community.

The performance was nuanced, sensitive and moving. Here are a few words from audience members:

"We had no idea what to expect, but as soon as we heard your first notes we thought, Ah, this is going to be special!"

"We wish we had known about you sooner!"

"Absolutely sublime - I don't have any other words to describe it."

"It was quite incredible."

"How you sang that I don't know... It was totally beautiful!"

"Just wow - there are no words!"

"I was completely blown away. It was so emotional and so beautiful."

"We would happily sit for another hour and listen to it all over again - now!"

“I’m going home very emotional.”

"The blending in of your voices was amazing."

"It was absolutely beautiful."

The Stabat Mater was beautifully interspersed with tender interludes of Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor played by Richard Hammond-Hall, creating moments of peace which allowed the audience time to reflect upon the themes of the music.  

You can listen to recordings from the concert on our YouTube channel.