Programme

Rossini Stabat Mater
Victoria Kelly Stabat Mater (World Premiere NZSO Commission)

Rossini’s majestic Stabat Mater is based on the thirteenth-century liturgy describing the Virgin Mary’s suffering at the crucifixion of her son, Jesus. This text, written by a priest in the 13th century, stands in dialogue with Kelly’s, a contemporary appraisal of Mary, motherhood, and women.

Joining us is acclaimed Italian conductor Valentina Peleggi, increasingly sought after as an inspired conductor of opera. Concerto.com declaimed that Peleggi “has Rossini in her blood […and displays] radiant leadership.”

The Wellington concert will be livestreamed on NZSO+.

Conductor Valentina Peleggi appears with support from The Embassy of Italy

The creation of Victoria Kelly's new Stabat Mater is made possible with support from:

Anonymous
Val and Charlotte Gibbs
Dame Jenny Gibbs
Patricia Holborow
Freya Wang 
The Stout Trust

Pre-concert Talk

Victoria Kelly Composer of Stabat Mater (World Premiere NZSO Commission)
Frances Moore NZSO Director Artistic Planning
Pre-Concert Speaker

Wellington
Thu, 02 Oct, 5.45pm
Renouf Foyer, Michael Fowler Centre

Auckland
Fri, 03 Oct, 6.45pm
Supper Room, Auckland Town Hall