Suiderkruis (Southern Cross) - Stellenbosch University Choir

Composer: Jacques de Villiers
Arranged by André van der Merwe
Lyrics:
Will you remember me in dreams and in silence?
Who stands amongst the Southern Cross? Who brings hope?
Dreamy images dance amongst the constellations.
In a time of mourning, we all lose power.
Remember me in the morning dew.
Recorded on 17 September 2021 at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre
Video: Jorrie van der Walt
Sound Engineer: Gerhard Roux
Editor: Canya Cruywagen
Choir management: Toyota US Woordfees: Saartjie Botha
Choir manager: Corné Venter: [e-mail]

[@lefamasia2020]

Having the opportunity to sing this masterpiece, was more than an honour ! I'll forever be grateful to be a part of this family

[@isahguiseppina3231]

You're blessed

[@derekpoole7922]

How wonderful Lefa that your voice and love was woven into the tapestry of this bliss. Blessings from Ireland x

[@ernest7420]

Congratulations man, wonderful, absolutely wonderful!

[@natashaapeadjei6938]

Thank you for blessing our ears

[@indonesianstudent88]

Congratulations Lefa! Looking forward to another amazing performance from the choir! (If I may know, which one are you in the video?)

[@nathancloete9932]

No matter where you go in the world... You will never find a place like South Africa 🇿🇦 💚

[@michaelclatworthy8364]

So true my friend. The beautiful country, the people, the culture, the warmth. I am to return soon, have been there many many times and it calls me back !

[@RossEricJamesAustin1001-0110]

No place like SA!

[@Andrew17B]

Just from hearing it, I thought it was dutch. Then read the description and thought it was almost dutch but not quite. Now remembering that Afrikaans exists, it all makes sense 😅

[@poppyrowland1385]

Thank goodness for that. It’s going to take generations to recover from the cruelty the Afrikaans dumped on the native Africans. Unspeakable cruelty.

[@textkeeper1]

I've watched this video dozens of times, and I'm finally ready to comment. Firstly, I've never heard a choral song in Afrikaans, and as a linguist, it's a real treat! I taught in China and we worked with colleagues from all over the world, and some of them spoke Afrikaans, but I never heard them speak it. Watching these students perform is a true joy. The harmonies are pitch-perfect and locked in. I do not hear a note out of place. The breath control is amazing when they crescendo and decrescendo. This is a testament to choral excellence and an honor to culture. It looks like these students really enjoyed performing this piece. Well done!

[@user-wr3mu8ku5t]

Yes truly masters of the art. I have never ever heard a choir harmonious as this. I cry it is that beautiful.

[@LeMarc]

still in awe that I get to be a part of this choir 😍😍😍

[@babawali3021]

I smile in reading your comment. Some might say you are very lucky to be part of this beautiful choir. I would say you (and your fellow choir members) are very blessed. Sing well and sing on! Best wishes from Northern California, USA. 🌉

[@miavos3610]

@@babawali3021 he said he's 'in awe' - not good enough for you? 🤔

[@caravbiljon8045]

@@miavos3610 ???

[@miavos3610]

@@caravbiljon8045 what is your question?

[@pred7949]

@@miavos3610 the question is why are you being a total bitch for absolutely no reason

[@gegemec]

Moves me to tears, as an Australian, under our shared Southern Cross. You feel it as we do. Love.

[@aussieevonne7857]

You and me both, mate. You and me both. I have the privilege of coming from Australia and spending a LOT of time in South Africa. Looking up and seeing the Southern Cross in both places is a special, peaceful feeling.

[@namhlagcwabe1155]

Easily my favourite piece to perform from 2021's Repertoire. We are truly so blessed to be able to sing such beautiful music ❤️

[@jayalexander6798]

And we are blessed to be able to listen to you sing.

[@johnalexander8682]

Als ik goed mijn best doe, kan ik dit prachtig gezongen lied verstaan. Groeten uit Nederland!

[@jessie-ht7bc]

het klinkt nederlands maar ik versta echt bijna niks. Maar ik ken de lyrics dan ook niet en heb dit nooit eerder gehoord

[@rubenpretorius3436]

It's south Afrikaans it's a language derived from many other languages of which dutch and English played a big role in the forming of our language as you can halfwayake out words as we sing and speak so kan we when you sing and write and speak .. Beste wense van suid afrika

[@jacopotgieter7222]

Afrikaans may look like dutch but it would be a big mistake to try and speak it like dutch.You would quickly run into trouble.And off course the other way round.

[@kruidjieroermynie]

Wel gedaan. Dis nie so moelik nie :)

[@heyitstaylor24]

Ek het al probeer om Nederlands te leer, maar ek kan dit nog nie heeltemal onder die knie kry nie. Dit it is so 'n mooi taal (If I said anything wrong it is cause I'm only half Afrikaans)

[@wessieSA]

Het jy in die oggendou My nogsteeds onthou? Toe die lig in weelde kroon My van my koninkryk onttroon Wie staan in die Suiderkruis? Wie gee hoop al deurenstyd? As ek in jou stilte lê Het jy my reeds uitoorlê Dromerige beelde dans Noord en Suid al rigtings saans In 'n tyd so sonder rou Raak als wat mag het Stil so gou Wie staan in die Suiderkruis? Wie gee hoop al deurenstyd? As ek in jou stilte lê Het jy my reeds uitoorlê Het jy in die oggendou My nogsteeds onthou?

[@peneloperandall-davis8853]

I cannot stop listening to this choir's output......I am a former opera singer /now teacher /masterclass- giver in the UK , and for me this is what all singing should be about : authentic, heartfelt expression alongside freedom of breath and body, good technique - and MAGIC! These beautiful, sincere young singers and their obviously extraordinary musical director are incredible. When I heard 'Angel' I was beyond moved. Thank you for such wonderful offerings !!

[@sandrinedin9872]

cette chanson me rappelle combien je ne suis que de passage et ma vie doit être celle de servir mon DIEU .

[@nomadicmonkey3186]

Didn't know Afrikaans was such a beautiful language. Amazing harmony and dynamics. Love from 🇯🇵 🇿🇦💚💙💛💜❤️‍🔥

[@io132]

It’s Dutch from the Netherlands I think

[@pred7949]

@@io132 its Afrikaans from South Africa. Dutch people will shoot you if you compare us to them lol

[@indonesianstudent88]

@@io132 Afrikaans is a descendant language of Dutch so they sound similar.

[@blanche.o]

This will forever be one of my favourite SU choir songs. Tears. Every time ❤

[@lisad6378]

Just "happened" upon this choir on KZbin. I'd never heard of them before. I watched Some Nights and then this. I have no idea what the words are but am sitting here in a puddle of tears. I am so deeply moved. Thank you!

[@thekrest]

Lyrics: 0:00 Sal jy my onthou? Drome, beelde, stilte... Sal jy my onthou? Dromerige beelde! Het jy in die oggend-dou my nog steeds onthou? Toe die lig in weelde kroon, my van my koninkryk onttroon. 1:10 Wie staan in die Suiderkruis? Wie gee hoop al deurenstyd? 1:25 As ek in jou stilte lê, het jy my reeds uitoorlê! Dromerige beelde dans, Noord en Suid al rigting saans. In 'n tyd so sonder rou, raak als wat mag het stom so gou! 2:14 Wie staan in die Suiderkruis? Wie gee hoop al deurenstyd? 2:30 As ek in jou stilte lê, het jy my reeds uitoorlê! 2:47 Wie staan in die Suiderkruis? Drome, drome, dromerige beelde dans, in ‘n tyd so sonder rou! Wie gee hoop al deurenstyd? Ek wil in jou stilte lê! 3:50 Het jy in die oggend-dou, my nog steeds onthou?

[@willemswartz2127]

Was an honour to be a part of this! An experience I'll never forget! Love you USK!

[@ajwestley6644]

Love you Willem!!!!

[@isahguiseppina3231]

I envy you.....kudos

[@willemswartz2127]

@@ajwestley6644

[@squirtle]

I don't speak Afrikaans but this moved me to tears. Beauty transcends language.

[@karib_]

Same❤️🥺😭

[@fritzlotscher9602]

This song moved me to tears. The choir sings the beautiful text very beautifully and with great sensitivity. I thank Mr André van der Merwe and the whole choir very much for this gift. Best regards from Fritz from Switzerland❤️ I forgot to express my heartfelt thanks to the string trio as well. They accompany the choir with great sensitivity. ❤️❤️❤️CONGRATULATION❤️❤️❤️

[@dad2022]

Thank you & you are certainly welcome. It was an honor.

[@prefix808]

Same. I'm working on my father's memorial photos and this song broke me. Thank you for sharing such beauty in our world.

[@kumoingeengunouanivi1209]

If only you knew my playlist in my phone....Stellenbosch University Choir all over❤😍Love you gyz very..Come visit Namibia please..

[@mumtaz3875]

Best choir ever

[@eveosienya9718]

My best choir too

[@margaretduffell9776]

To night as the world seems to be descending into madness I have listened to such beautiful music. For the joy I feel, thakyou. May all our Southern Cross countries be blessed with peace. 🙏 from 🇦🇺

[@Llewellyn2099]

“Sing, then. Sing, indeed, with shoulders back, and head up so that song might go to the roof and beyond to the sky. Mass on mass of tone, with a hard edge, and rich with quality, every single note a carpet of colour woven from basso profundo, and basso, and baritone, and alto, and tenor, and soprano, and also mezzo, and contralto, singing and singing, until life and all things living become a song. O, Voice of Man, organ of most lovely might.” - Richard Llewellyn

[@gillawestendorp-cleophas5505]

Ik ben een absolute fan en ik ben gefascineerd door de verscheidenheid aan liedjes, vooral die in de Afrikaanse taal. Bedankt Stellenbosch Choir en vooral André van der Merwe, je inspireert de wereld

[@shurinevanniekerk4990]

Wat 'n wonderlike voorreg om met die klank van engelesang wakker te word.Just amazingly beautiful harmonizing, thank you so much for sharing your god-given gift with us.

[@nicolethoff2920]

Mooi is dit

[@melismol]

I’m drom the Netherlands and I’m so blessed that we have a rich choir culture here. But even though we have so many beautiful choirs here, I am in love with everything André van der Merwe achieves with his choir.

[@refilwem7442]

Quite an impressive performance 👏👏 I just admire the diversity of the choir, how they're able to sing in a lot of languages so perfectly🥺

[@WernerSchroeder]

Tonight this has brought me much joy! Auckland is wet and windy, and family seems to be so far away. Thank you to every voice. Merry Christmas to you all.

[@damapikk9522]

Miért csak egyszer likeolhatom? Imádom imádom imádom, a legszebb, isteni zene a földön. Köszönöm :)

[@1942december]

I am moved to see all South Africans, regardless of ethnicity come together to make such beautiful music - baie dankie 🇿🇦

[@jameslewis1605]

Beyond the realm of earth. God bless Stellenbosch choir. You instill mixed emotions in a pleasing blend. Your essence is rare indeed. Moved from a peaceful sadness to despair knowing true happiness is forthcoming.

[@PennyEffect]

Lets just gather here and huil together, because clearly this is ongelooflik mooi 😭😭😭😭

[@YilaPro999]

Love from Nigeria. What a wonderful piece😍😍😍😍Inhumane voices, so much love🤩🤩😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🤗❤❤❤❤❤

[@zaanbester7264]

Stunning verwerking. En so gepas dat dit onder die sterrehemel en suiderkruis gesing word.

[@amanda_16]

They never disappoint🥺🥺🙌

[@Fionafio]

Never!!!🙌

[@bonganiarthur8008]

They did the things here

[@antonsaayman4550]

André van der Merwe.......jy is n juweel. Always giving and producing the ultimate best.

[@pilarrivas5641]

I am chilean and a fan of you, ACC. At least twice a week I search your performances searching all the beauty and harmony you give us. I almost die of emotion hearing Gracias a la Vida, of our beloved Violeta Parra. Thank you so much ❤

[@chuatsinli]

Moved to tears with your singing. My heart is full and thank you for bringing such beauty to the world. Love from Singapore, 9,621 km away in distance, but brought so close with your music. Kudos to your video-recording team that makes us feel like we are there listening to you live, your wonderful voices and the sounds of nature. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@dorianarnoldus7453]

What a huge blessing to be able to share beautiful music with the world! Stellenbosch University Choir you bring hope, love, and joy to every human being! Continue to shine, you are blessed.♥

[@ajwestley6644]

Lots of love, Dorian!!!

[@charlottedunphy5187]

Your choir is beautiful music to my ears! Charlotte from NewJersey USA

[@happyradish6886]

I LOVE THE STRINGS IN THIS COMBINED WITH THE CHOIR!!!!!!!

[@volkhardlorenz6901]

very beautiful - with cape turtle dove at the beginning

[@Chartomy]

This popped up on my playlist while I was busy doing something else. I had to stop what I was doing to listen to these angelic voices. Very soothing en vrolik by die oor. Daar is niks wat beter klink as dit nie! Wonderlik Stellies...❤️🔥👌🏾

[@johnnyb_right1629]

The world needs to hear this! Honestly... the best sounds I have ever heard

[@16224]

The notes, the orcastra, the conductor, the choir😭😭😭

[@jonheinz-xr1oo]

UNITED as ONE we are STRONG and BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@Annapatat67]

Baie dankie. Hoe laat julle my nou na my land verlang. Perfect harmonies. Absolutely beautifully done.

[@nadinenagel8240]

Ja dis erg ne :(

[@chijiokeenyia202]

My emotions are in tears!!! Like, what did I just hear!!! My God!!!

[@alankruza997]

Absolutely beautiful! Stellenbosch is indeed the best choir of them all. And Andre van der Merwe is the best director of them all. Sure would like to see the choir come here to America for a concert tour.

[@rlcg37]

I am pretty sure that if you are good in life, when you die and go to heaven, THIS is the choir that greets you!

[@B1GB3ND]

I imagine this is what heaven will sound like with the angels singing.

[@lazarusumaru3890]

Soul lifting music. Y'all blessed. Much love from Nigeria

[@chrishodgson6302]

Stunning. Thank you to all who took part.

[@Thilolustig]

die schönste Chor Interpretation die ich jemals gehört habe, wunderschön.

[@cosia5072]

Whenever I am in the need of a bit cheering up I listen to this wonderful choir. My heart begins to feel warm and my soul can calm. Thank you all for what you give to the world.

[@Nsaykila]

Would easily pull out tears from anyone. So touching.

[@margabarrett3230]

Magnificent, just devastatingly beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with the world. It's sorely needed.

[@GlenRwodzi97]

This is my favourite one from 2021😭 Wow!!!

[@magentastar222]

Thank you for your harmonics at a time of great chaos. Your entire choir raises the resonance of so many peoples on the earth. Your joy in performing adds to the collective rising. Bless you all and great thanks.

[@user-en7wd4is5x]

True ❤

[@Cmaha770]

This is like opening the best Christmas gift on Christmas day!!! Thank you for another excellent song. What a way to wake up in the morning.

[@danvillefourie3839]

ek verlang sommer huis toe! `Oos wes, Tuis Bes! Abu Dhabi, UAE 2021

[@yvonnelenders5986]

Me too !

[@garythesnail4921]

Think im in love with one of these girls 😍

[@LizatHome]

What a beautiful rendition. Filled me with peace, joy and hope. Music, harmony, young voices, all the things that fill my heart with joy and love 💕 . Thank you Andrè, a million times, thank you.

[@user-en7wd4is5x]

❤

[@taufaveilawa2539]

Love you all Stellenbosch Choir ❤❤❤❤💚💚💚💚I am so in love you guys to be honest

[@joanlansberry9160]

I love this song, it soothes me in a way I really need. I'll be playing this one a LOT. Thanks to all who made it come into being.

[@DrMGoesWild]

So warmly grounded in the bass line! And what inspiration in the eyes and hands of this director! Should be played at COP26!

[@christopherdakat7495]

I support this motion with one bag of solar energy 😀

[@fusion4262]

I've missed your wonderful performances. This very special choir is head and shoulders above the rest. What an amazing, unique quality. You should all be so proud. Thank you for sharing.

[@VLenzer]

I need more! please... You heal my soul! I need your musik!

[@lusandamthethwa5006]

i literally can't stop listening to it!

[@eveningstarlyngdoh7195]

Wow❤❤ The Harmony... I may not understand the language but I got goosebumps and tears❤❤

[@valeriepatrick7810]

Wonderful I am sure this is an experience they will remember all their life.

[@FiremanDuval]

The strings 😍 holy crap

[@carel-bartviljoen3465]

yas

[@RalfHerzer]

So happy that you are back. I have tears of emotion 😂

[@LD_MC_KING]

Fizeram muita falta🥺 Melhor coral do mundo

[@ronaldodasilva9402]

verdade

[@mandisamthembu9230]

I have been following this choir for 2 years, you guys are just amazing.. All of you I'm so proud

[@anitaashaba4180]

Listening to this before bed gave me the most peaceful rest in a long time Thank you I love you all the way from Uganda

[@cghill3551]

Beautiful no other words needed.

[@indonesianstudent88]

I really like the beauty of the performance and the diversity of the choir! Well done!

[@dirklourens2404]

What an amazing experience listening to this performance. It transports your soul to wide open plains in some desolately beautiful landscape somewhere and the pure harmonic flow of vocals and strings evokes melancholy longings to the unknown. A musical masterpiece.

[@Katefortuin]

I'm speechless incredible work !!👏👏

[@MegaBr3nd4]

Its the bass singers for me. I love love love this choir so much. I hope to hear you live one day! amen.

[@margarete8351]

Wunderschön 🌹🌹🌹 Danke ❤️ Gott segne und behüte euch 🙏🏻🔥🕊

[@stevennelson7628]

Wonderful… Voices of Angels

[@alessandromilodivillagrazi5022]

No doubt better than ever simply awesome marvellous fantastic

[@kamva_chexx_07queenkay76]

One of my favorite pieces ❤️ Thank you for such an amazing opportunity!

[@megank.myburg1613]

Hierdie sal veraltyd my gunsteling wees wat ek al gesing het met 'n koor. Só geseën🙏Dankie USK❤

[@ContourTrout8]

Tonight this song is so relevant in my life (3:43) it has and will always be such a privilege to have been part of this beautiful body of instruments under the careful guidance of our papa André❤dankie papa.

[@janewiseman]

Wow. So much emotion. Do yourself a favor and listen to this with headphones. TY for such a beautiful performance,

[@anthonydewee1976]

I'm n tears had sinus surgery recently was suffering terribly to breathe for the first time in 4 years I'm breathing normally again in hospital this choir reminded me of God's goodness

[@rachel_and_twins4301]

Ok. Huilen hier hoor. Prachtig. Dank 🙏

[@margotstralopitheque461]

Can't stop pushing the play button again and again... This is divine !

[@henrytrapido-rosenthal4146]

Beautiful composition, beautiful arrangement, beautiful presentation, beautiful strings. Good work! Aloha to all...

[@veshiwa]

Am crying!!so beautiful..this is heaven on earth..feels like a cathedral

[@lavernekayombo6944]

Always a pleasure listening to these beautiful voices ♥️.

[@furrything6496]

The aura of every single one there glows and floods me with emotions! Thank you!!

[@michelrolle4733]

C'est de toute beauté ! Ça me tire le larmes. Bravo ! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩

[@danielagallo]

Choir of Angels!

[@georgeboateng723]

Can we talk about the Bass! Wow

[@mnelson929]

This is stunning. So beautiful it hurts. Baie dankie, Maties.

[@kingmordu6677]

Espero algun dia poder estar ahi sueño con ir a africa aun que no entienda todavia el idioma se me pone la piel de gallina , emociones que me hacen ser yo mismo y sentirme en casa

[@njoroon8440]

This is awesome. I always like listening to Stellies.

[@DazeofWonder]

Dankie dat jy jou talente deel om sulke eenvoudig pragtige musiek te maak.