"Dance, Lalla, with nothing on but air. Sing, Lalla, wearing the sky."
- Lalla
| About |
Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlightenment. The metaphor of dancing while feeling free or naked exemplifies the beauty of empowerment and self-worth. This work uses influences of Classical Indian music and other vocal effects to allow Lalla’s message to come to life. |
| Instrumentation |
SSAA choir, violin, piano, & percussion |
| Duration | 5:00 |
| Year Completed | 20 |
| Commissioner |
ACDA-MN and MMEA for the 2014 Minnesota All-State Women's Chorus. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. |
| Text |
Various texts by Lalla Meditate within eternity. The soul, like the moon, is new Since I scoured my mind and my body, My teacher told me, Dance, Lalla, with nothing on but air. Look at this glowing day, |
| Errata | None |
| Donations |
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| More Info | None |