Riu riu chiu by Dagilelis

16th century Spanish "villancico", a common repertoire-for-choirs piece, performed by the Lithuanian boys choir Dagilelis at Moscow Art Theater (MKhAT) in oct. 2016.
That day Dagilelis was a guest choir of the Sveshnikov Boys Choir, who will perform in turn later in the evening. The flower adornment of the porrtait at the back is a tribute to Viktor Popov, famous director of the Sveshnikov Choir Academy from 1970, who passed away in July 2008.

Choir master Remigijus Adornaitis founded Dagilelis in 1990 and has directed the boys ever since. The quality reached by the choir makes them deserve to be better known around Western countries.

[PedroEnamorado]

The soloist has a delightful voice, very smooth and he holds the notes very well. His pronunciation is great and much better than most I've heard for this song.

[krakaoanIner]

This has become a new favorite Xmas tune for me. I'm loving it! WELL DONE.

[fdhw]

At one time I listened to this without batting an eyelash. Now I'm almost shocked that a choir with young boys in it could sound this good, as I work at a school and... let's just say there are boys who have other priorities than singing in choir class. Kudos to the director!

[billhubbard]

I love the little guy in the middle of the front row. He's just ITCHING, from foot to foot, to add his voice.

[nymcooke]

There's a 100% seriousness to this group of boys that is wonderful to behold. Every single one of them seems totally into what they're singing.

[elainecubbins]

I like the modern outfits that help to bring this ancient carol into the 21st century. Timely now, as then.

[ayzu]

Wonderful. Thank you very much. Such talented and ignited kids, and so powerful soloist!

[gonzalorevert]

magnífic! el solista té una veu potent i meravellosa. Felicitats

[JulianaP]

Linda interpretação, com pronúncia perfeita do espanhol! E que voz bonita a deste solista!

[escolaniasds]

"Riu. riu chiu la guarda ribera" del "Cancionero de Upsala" (o "Cancionero de Calabria") (1556). Muy buena la pronunciación española. Gracias por compartir.

[laurencopenhaver]

Sending love from Orange County California 2 days after Christmas. Very beautiful

[thomasjewell]

AND THEY WILL BE WIDELY KNOWN, THESE CHARACTER'S HAVE DONE S VERY NICE JOB AND THEY SURE LOOK LIKE THEY ENJOY THIER PERFORMANCE. I FOR ONE WILL PASS THIS VIDEO TO OTHERS! THANK YOU. U BOAT COMMANDER

[The-pfzy]

This is where I sing! I <3 Dagilėlis!