This edition was prepared by Markus Pfandler — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Avu baltas kajas
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Avu baltas kajas by Markus Pfandler — Lyrics
Āvu, āvu baltas kājas,
Lēcu dārziņāji.
Lēcu, lēcu dārziņāji
Plūcu baltas rozes.
Plūcu, plūcu baltas rozes,
Pinu vainadziņu.
Pinu, pinu vainadziņu,
Liku galviņāji.
Liku, liku galviņā,
Gāju jūrmalāji.
Sacēlāsi stipri vēji,
Nopūš vainadziņu.
Nopūš, nopūš vainadziņu
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About Avu baltas kajas
Markus Pfandler’s Avu baltas kajas is a charming SATB arrangement of a Latvian folk song. The piece opens with a light, dance-like character, setting the scene for a narrative that unfolds with gentle imitation and homophonic passages. The text speaks of a girl who dances in her white socks, picks white roses to weave a wreath, and places it on her head. A strong wind then blows the wreath into the sea. The ensuing verses describe attempts to retrieve the lost wreath, first with a heavy oak boat that sinks, and then with a light linden boat which succeeds. The music reflects the pastoral imagery and the gentle unfolding of the story, making it a delightful addition to any concert programme.
