Born From the World
Halim El-Dabh
About this work:
Based on an old Ethiopic Christmas hymn, a recollection from the composer's visit to Lalibela, Ethiopia. Text in the Ge'ez (Ethiopic) language. Commissioned by Warner Lawson for the Howard University Concert Choir, Washington, D.C. Published by Edition Peters (66172).
Year composed: 1967
Duration: 00:00:00
Ensemble type: Chorus, with or without Solo Voices:Chorus with Chamber Ensemble
Instrumentation: 1 Percussion (General), 1 TT, 1 BB
Instrumentation notes: The percussion parts may be performed by any number of players. Percussion instruments required for this work include high drums, low drums, tambour de Basque, jingles in a massive bundle, and cymbals (medium) à2.