A Night of Sacred Beauty: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater in Izmir

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A Night of Sacred Beauty: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater in Izmir

English: On April 11, 2025, a sacred concert of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater was held at St. John’s Cathedral in Izmir, under the patronage of Archbishop Martin Kmetec. Featuring talented local musicians, the event moved hearts with its beauty and reverence. We are pleased to share this recording with you through EWTN Theotokos.

English

On April 11, 2025, a moving performance of Stabat Mater was held at St. John’s Cathedral in Izmir, Turkey, under the patronage of Archbishop Martin Kmetec. This sacred concert brought together a group of exceptional musicians:

  • Soprano: Ayşe Şener Özmen

  • Countertenor: Kaan Buldular

  • Violin: Eva Burcu Engin & Ruşen Muzaffer

  • Viola: Didem Piroğlu

  • Cello: Irmak Aydemir

  • Organ: Fr. Giuseppe Gandolfo, O.P.

The concert was a great success, deeply touching all who attended.
We at EWTN Theotokos are honored and proud to publish the video of this beautiful event on our website and YouTube channel. May it lift your hearts in devotion and contemplation.

Türkçe

11 Nisan 2025 tarihinde, İzmir’deki St. Jean (Aziz Yuhanna) Katedrali‘nde, Başpiskopos Martin Kmetec himayesinde etkileyici bir Stabat Mater konseri düzenlendi. Bu kutsal eser, birbirinden değerli müzisyenler tarafından icra edildi:

  • Soprano: Ayşe Şener Özmen

  • Kontrtenor: Kaan Buldular

  • Keman: Eva Burcu Engin & Ruşen Muzaffer

  • Viyola: Didem Piroğlu

  • Viyolonsel: Irmak Aydemir

  • Org: P. Giuseppe Gandolfo, O.P.

Konser büyük bir beğeni topladı ve dinleyicileri derinden etkiledi.
EWTN Theotokos olarak, bu muhteşem konserin videosunu internet sitemizde ve YouTube kanalımızda yayımlamaktan büyük onur ve mutluluk duyuyoruz. Rabbimiz’e yönelen bu müziğin kalplerinize dokunmasını dileriz.