Henryk Gorecki: Totus Tuus
November 17, 2009
Composed (1983) for John Paul II’s third visit to his homeland, Totus Tuus is a good example Of Henryk Gorecki’s music, with its unabashed simplicity and undisguised roots in Polish Catholic chant.
Totus Tuus sum Maria,/Mater nostri Redemptoris,/Virgo Dei, Virgo pia,/ Mater mundi Salvatoris
I dedicate myself to you, O Mary,/Mother of our Redeemer,/Virgin of God, virgin holy,/Mother of the Saviour of the world.
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Great music! Worthy of the words.
This piece does have it’s moments, but it’s not one of my favorites. I enjoy Rachmaninov’s interpretation of the Othodox Hail Mary in his magnificent composition Vepers. In that same piece, is the “Thanksgiving to the Mother of God.” Absolutely amazing.