Hej Sokoly

This arrangement of the popular Polish folk song Hej Sokoly captures the romantic farewell of a young Uhlan soldier leaving his beloved and his homeland, Ukraine. The text expresses his deep longing for home and his sweetheart, even contemplating his mortality and where he wishes to be laid to rest. Markus Pfandler sets this poignant narrative for STBB voices, allowing the rich harmonies to evoke the stirring emotions of parting and patriotic devotion. The piece is a secular folk song, bringing a vibrant and heartfelt expression to choral programming, resonating with themes of love, loyalty, and the call of home.