Sunao

3 songs on the power of listening and connection with original Hindi texts for SAB and piano

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Reena Esmail

Sunao

3 songs on the power of listening and connection with original Hindi texts for SAB and piano

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Reena Esmail
Sunao

3 songs on the power of listening and connection with original Hindi texts for SAB and piano

Instrumentation Mixed Choir (SAB) and Piano
Composer Reena Esmail
Difficulty Level
(easy)
Edition Piano Score
Publisher Oxford University Press
Order no. 9780193576957

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Language: English
Pages: 32
Release: 06.03.2025
Term: 11:00
Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm
Rubric: Collections
Genre: Classical Music, Classical Music of the Modern Age
Accompaniment: Piano
ISBN: 9780193576957

This set of three captivating pieces is designed to introduce choirs to the Hindi language. 'Sŭnāō' translates as 'have me listen', but is closer in meaning to 'tell me' or 'sing for me'. The first song, 'Āō', invites us to share our musical traditions, exploring changing open vowels and featuring a two-part canon. 'Khattar pattar' uses a distinctive style of onomatopoeia to describe how we sometimes let our thoughts run out of control. Opening with a whispered section, it has a high rhythmic energy and continual sense of drive. By contrast, the gently flowing 'Behtā jā' encourages us not to be too hard on ourselves, contrasting dark and light within a soft dynamic palette. With a piano part that is both characterful and supportive, each piece teaches linguistic concepts of Hindi and musical concepts of Hindustani music, while reminding us to approach new ideas from a place of curiosity rather than of judgement.