RITUAL DE STATORNICIE is by Felicia Donceanu with text by Dumitru Popescu. Outstanding work that is based on the rites of initiation in Romania by one of the country’s best contemporary composers. According to old Romanian custom, when the Calusçari (young men) stamp on the ground, making far away mysterious gates resound, this was a sign for their forefathers, that they were still here, faithful to their traditions. Romanian pronunciation guide provided (language is similar to Italian!). Romanian text. SATB Choir, Piano and Percussion. Duration: 4:08