John Purifoy
Mary, Mournful Mother Weeping
John Purifoy
Mary, Mournful Mother Weeping
- Besetzung Gemischter Chor (SATB)
- Komponist John Purifoy
- Serie Harold Flammer Easter
- Ausgabe Chorpartitur
- Verlag Shawnee Press
- Bestell-Nr. 35028692
Beschreibung:
Uses: Holy Week, Good Friday
Scripture: Luke 2:34-35; John 19:26-27
The sorrow of the cross pours from the page in this deeply captivating piece that pays homage to a mother's love. Based on an ancientsacred text (Stabat Mater Dolorosa), we experience the loss and deep sadness of the crucifixion and confront the awful price of redemption. The music is a tone painting filled with passion and expressive harmonies. Theconversational qualities of the opening theme clarify the text and allow the director to really work on phrasing and enunciation. Duration: ca. 3:43.
Scripture: Luke 2:34-35; John 19:26-27
The sorrow of the cross pours from the page in this deeply captivating piece that pays homage to a mother's love. Based on an ancientsacred text (Stabat Mater Dolorosa), we experience the loss and deep sadness of the crucifixion and confront the awful price of redemption. The music is a tone painting filled with passion and expressive harmonies. Theconversational qualities of the opening theme clarify the text and allow the director to really work on phrasing and enunciation. Duration: ca. 3:43.