Sizongena Laph'emzini
(We will enter this home)
( Sivulelen' singene sonke, we mfas' ongemama )
Khumalo, James Steven Mzilikazi (1932-2021) [ South Africa ]
Edition
Published by
South African Choral Society
[South Africa]
, 2004
; in McLachlan X Choral Album
(112 p.)
Ref. :
SACS
(19 p.)
Type of material:
Choral score with piano for rehearsal only ; Full score
Copyright :
SACS and Composers 2004
ISMN/ISBN :
0620318023
Description
Text in:
Zulu
Epoque:
20th century
Genre-Style-Form:
Chorale arrangement ; Acclamation
Mood of the piece:
festive
Type of Choir:
SATB (4 mixed voices )
Soloist(s):
Soprano (1) / Alto (1) / Tenor (1) / Bass (1) (4 soloist(s))
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
2
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
B
Tonality:
A flat minor
Duration:
6.0 min.
Origin:
South Africa
Source of text:
Based on two traditional Zulu wedding songs.
Data about the life of the work:
Performed by over 1000 voices by the Nation Building Massed Choir Festival in Johannesburg.
Comment(s):
A lengthy work, but enjoyable and accessible for both audience and choir!
