African boys learn stickfighting as a prelude to becoming warriors. This is an aggressive but triumphant piece, featuring two singers from the Soweto Gospel Choir, African and modern percussion, atmospheres, and traditional instrument riffs.
Twisted lullaby waltz with a subtle French flavour introduced by haunting glass harmonica and solemn cello motif; develops with pizzicato string rhythm and mysterious tremolo violin; maudlin oboe d'amore solos at 1:16 before evocative viola takes the lead over violin countermelody and cor anglais