1. The Norwegian choral ensemble Cantus was formed in 1986 by a group of young women who wanted to take control of their own performances. The group, consisting of 30 amateur singers, is based in Tronheim and led by Tove Ramlo-Ystad, who joined as a singer and has become the group's director. Cantus typically performs arrangement of classical and contempary works, and has crossed over into jazz, folk, and pop music.
The group credits its participation in choral competitions with sharpening its focus and raising the quality of its performances.
Cantus has become an international sensation because of its inclusion on the soundtracks of both Disney films Frozen I and II, featuring the tracks Vuelie and Reindeer Circle, written by Frode Fjellheim and Christophe Beck.
2. Originally founded at St. Olaf College, Cantus is now a nine person male vocal ensemble based in Minneapolis. They sing a wide variety of vocal music, and have performed in some innovative theater pieces as well.
3. Cantus from Lithuania, making some mixture of Christian and Lithuanian folk music.
Voggesong
Cantus Lyrics
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Trøgt og godt på mor sett fang, ligg eit lite nyfødd ban.
Som frå ein fuggel trilla tonan lett og sann:
Sulla lulla lite ban - sulla lulla lull.
Stille i ei stjernenatt søv den salige himmelskatt.
Engla vakta litin fot og ei trøtt og søvnig mor.
Som frå ein fuggel trilla tonan lett og sann:
The lyrics of Cantus's song Voggesong speak about the nativity scene, specifically the role of Mary and the birth of Jesus. The first line, "Maria sitt med rosenkinn og vogga Jesusbane inn," translates to "Mary sits with rose cheeks and rocks the manger wherein lies Jesus." The imagery paints a serene picture of Mary gently swaying the cradle of baby Jesus.
The second verse talks about the peacefulness of the starry night in which baby Jesus was born. "Stille i ei stjernenatt søv den salige himmelskatt" translates to "Quietly in a starry night, the blessed heavenly child sleeps." This line brings to mind the magic and stillness of the night sky as well as the significance of Jesus's birth.
The repetition of "sulla lulla lite ban - sulla lulla lull" imitates the soothing sound of a lullaby, further emphasizing the comfort and peace that Mary and Jesus experienced. Overall, the lyrics of Voggesong paint a picture of a serene moment in history, full of love and tranquility.
Line by Line Meaning
Maria sitt med rosenkinn og vogga Jesusbane inn.
Mary sits with rosy cheeks and rocks the Christ child in the cradle.
Trøgt og godt på mor sett fang, ligg eit lite nyfødd ban.
Slowly and comfortably on mother's lap lies a little newborn child.
Som frå ein fuggel trilla tonan lett og sann:
As if from a bird, the melody rolls gently and true:
Sulla lulla lite ban - sulla lulla lull.
Hushabye little child - hushabye lullaby.
Stille i ei stjernenatt søv den salige himmelskatt.
Quietly in a starry night, the blessed heavenly infant sleeps.
Engla vakta litin fot og ei trøtt og søvnig mor.
Angels guard tiny feet and a tired and sleepy mother.
Som frå ein fuggel trilla tonan lett og sann:
As if from a bird, the melody rolls gently and true:
Sulla lulla lite ban - sulla lulla lull.
Hushabye little child - hushabye lullaby.
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Written by: Unni Boksasp
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