
Purifoy, John: Mary, Mournful Mother Weeping
choral sheets
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