Stabat Mater: Choir and String Orchestra

The composition, commissioned by the Genesis Foundation for Harry Christophers and The Sixteen, serves as a much-anticipated continuation of MacMillan's earlier work, Seven Last Words from the Cross. With a mixed choir and string orchestra, it opens with the delicate sound of "dying breath," echoing the conclusion of the previous piece. Stabat Mater is structured in four movements, spanning a total duration of 53 minutes, showcasing MacMillan's evolving musical exploration and emotional depth.