Toivo Tulev (1958)
Estonia
Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt (I)
1989
For counter-tenor, violin, and piano
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Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt (I)
The tune, although it may sound like a quotation, is in fact original. The text is a passage from the Becker Psalter (published in 1602) – paraphrasing psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd. This original version was written in 1989 on the birthday of Pope John Paul II and is dedicated to him. A second more extended version is also available, for unison female voices, strings and piano.
Vocal Text
Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt, The Lord is my faithful shepherd, dem ich mich ganz vertraue, to whom I entrust myself totally, Zur Weid er mich, sein Schäflein, führt, He leads me, His lamb, to pasture Auf schöner grünen Aue, in a lovely green meadow, Zum frischen Wasser leit’ er mich, He leads me to fresh water, Mein Seel zu laben kräftiglich to refresh my soul powerfully Durchs sel’ge Wort der Gnaden. through the blessed word of grace.
Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt I
Toivo Tulev (1989)