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

[lefamasia]

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

[nathancloete]

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

[textkeeper]

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!

[blanche.o]

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

[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-davis]

I cannot stop listening to this choir's 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 !!

[namhlagcwabe]

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

[lisad]

Just "happened" upon this choir on YouTube. 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!

[gegemec]

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

[sandrinedin]

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

[LeMarc]

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

[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?

[gillawestendorp-cleophas]

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

[kumoingeengunouanivi]

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

[margaretduffell]

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 🇦🇺

[shurinevanniekerk]

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.

[antonsaayman]

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

[johnalexander]

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

[nomadicmonkey]

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

[zaanbester]

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