Modimo wa re rata

( The Lord loves us )

( Modimo wa re rata, o re goputsi )

Fourie, Elizabeth (born in 19..) [ South Africa ]

Arr.: Smit, Alna (born in 19..) [ South Africa ]

Text by Fourie, Elizabeth (born in 19..) [South Africa]
Edition
Published by Africa Music and Choral Trust [South Africa] , 2001 ; in Choral Music from South Africa Volume 1 (79 p.)
Number of pages : 7
Editor or author of the restitution: Human, René Irené
Type of material: Solfa notation included ; Full score
Copyright : 2001
ISMN/ISBN : 0620277327
 
Description
Text in: Sotho ; Zulu ; Xhosa
Epoque: 20th century
Genre-Style-Form: Sacred ; Sacred song
Mood of the piece: comforting ; beautiful ; serious
Type of Choir: SSAA  (4 equal voices )
Instrumentation: Marimba OR Drums  (3 instrumental part(s))
Instruments: Piano (optional) ; Drum (1) ; Marimba (2)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): C
Tonality: A flat major ; D major
Duration: 2.5 min.
Number of verses: 3
Origin: South Africa
Source of text: inspired by Maria Ngobeni
Data about the life of the work: Modimo wa re rata is a religious song and was inspired by Maria Ngobeni, who worked with Elizabeth Fourie for many years. Maria was deeply religious and always said these words to Elizabeth : "Modimo wa re rata, Modimo u re goputsi". Elizabeth wanted to remember the words and decided that the best way to remember them was as a song.
Comment(s): Video with dance movements available at the publisher!Translation: The Lord loves us, he remembers us.