Libera Sing "Mother Of God" (Lyrics M. Lermontov arr Prizeman)

"Mother of God" Lyrics : Mikhail Lermontov Music: John Tavener Choir: Libera

Libera singing Tavener's setting of Lermontov's "Mother of God", They sing it beautifully. It's surprising how relatively little known this one is. Lyrics below -Enjoy :-)

Lyrics

Mother of God, here I stand now praying,
Before this icon of your radiant brightness,
Not praying to be saved from a battlefield,
Not giving thanks, nor seeking forgiveness
For the sins of my soul, nor for all the souls.
Numb, joyless and desolate on earth,
But for her alone, whom I wholly give you.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• choir
• Mikhail Lermontov
• John Tavener
• Robert Prizeman
• Libera
• live music
• religious music
• classical music
• singing

[markfromireland]

@MusicChaser29 Glad you enjoyed it and derived benefit from it.

markfroireland

[MusicChaser29]

A very great and serene atmosphere engulfs me when these boys sing. I can't wait to see them in person. It'd be really cool to attend one of there concerts.

[markfromireland]

@mreah02 It's certainly very beautifully sung, it's a great pity that it's not far more widely known. I rather like Adoramus Te as well. I agree with you in hoping that they re-record "Mother of God".

mfi

[mreah02]

one of the ethereal sounds produced by Libera, though not that widely known unlike their popular songs, but still one of my fav, just like Adoramus Te way back 1992, hope Libera will make remake the song...