Multicultural & World Music

This strikingly beautiful arrangement of the traditional 17th-century Scottish folk song features a tenor solo surrounded by a luminous and shimmering a cappella choral texture. The familiar English text

This Ukrainian folk melody exemplifies how a simple musical idea and childlike innocence can create sublime music. A single solo voice tells the story of a bunny that circles a house, desiring nothing else

In Southern Philippine culture, legend tells of the lion/dragon Arimaonga living in the skies and playfully swallowing the moon. The tradition of the Maranao people was to force the creature to release

Nil gratius (Nothing is more pleasant)

Yes, it is wonderful to enjoy happiness! But unfortunately, there are narrow limits to this feeling. Quite suddenly it can change and then it’s back

Manus ferens munera translates to "If a hand comes bearing gifts". Here, the social reality is mercilessly exposed. It’s all about money and status, both of which determine personal happiness

Dum iuventus floruit (In the bloom of youth)

Self-knowledge takes effect: “In my youth, I lived out my passions. I hope I will be smarter and more sensible in my old age

Nummus bella gerit which translates to money wages war is the theme of this work. The worst poison in human society is money. Here it is worked up point for point why it is so