CSUF Concert Choir - Choi - "Leron, Leron sinta"

Описание: Saunder Choi - "Leron, Leron sinta"
CSUF Concert Choir
Dr. Christopher Peterson, Director
October 20, 2019
Meng Concert Hall - Cal State Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton

This Filipino folk song is often sung in the Tagalog region of the Philippines. It is a work song and represents the people who are harvesting fruits in the fields though its origin is unclear. The tune is catchy and often mistaken for a children’s song, however, the text indicates otherwise, and some have thought it a courting song. This fast, animated arrangement includes frequent time signature changes as well as shifting tonalities that help to make it easy for the listener to enjoy.

Saunder Choi was born in Manila, Philippines and he studied composition and conducting at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, receiving the Leroy Southers Award from the composition department. For his age, he is one of the more accomplished choral writers from his country. His works are being performed internationally in festivals and competitions and he is quickly getting recognition from around the world.

Leron, leron sinta
Buko ng papaya,
Dala-dala’y buslo,
Sisidlan ng sinta,
Pagdating sa dulo’y
Nabali ang sanga
Kapos kapalaran,
Humanap ng iba.

Gumising ka, Neneng,
Tayo’y manampalok,
Dalhin mo ang buslong
Sisidlan ng hinog.
Pagdating sa dulo’y
Lalamba-lambayog,
Kumapit ka, neneng,
Baka ka mahulog.
Ang ibigin ko’y
Lalaking matapang,
baril niya ay pito,
sundang niya ay siyam
Ang sundang nya’y siyam
Ang lalakarin nya’y
Parte ng dinulang
Isang pinggang pansit
Ang kanyang kalaban.

Leron, Leron my dear,
Blossoms of the papaya tree,
With a bamboo basket,
he’d gather some fruits.
But when he reached the top (of the tree),
the branch broke.
Oh, what a trick of fate,
he had to search for another.

Wake up, neneng*;
let’s pick some tamarind fruits.
Take the bamboo baskets,
to put the ripe ones in.
Upon reaching the top (of the tree),
the branches swayed heavily.
Hold on tight, neneng,
as you might fall.

The one I will love
is a fearless man.
He has seven guns
and nine knives.
The journey he will take
is the distance of a table
A plate of noodles
is his foe!

*neneng is a colloquial term referring to a girl and does not have an adequate English translation.

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