Arabic, Aramaic, Hebrew and Greek texts are given in English transliteration.
In movements 6 (Now my life is only weeping) and 9 (Are you lost out in darkness ?) ch is pronounced as in Scats loch.
The contralto solo part may be sung by a mezzo-soprano with the requisite range.
Optional parts for ‘ethnic’ woodwind instruments are included in movements 2 and 9. It is strongly emphasised, however, that Stabat Mater can be performed without these ethnic or improvisational elements since the full score incorporates alternative melodie material written out for standard orchestral instruments. Further information is included in the full score.
