Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
VOCES8 collaborates with Slovenian ensemble, Ingenium to sing 'Angelček varuh moj', arranged by Blaž Strmole.
'Angelček varuh moj' is a Slovenian folk song traditionally sung as a farewell song after social gatherings, most often performed in simple folk harmonies, with singers standing together in a circle. It was specially arranged for the collaboration between Ingenium and VOCES8.
In Slovenian folk singing tradition, one voice begins, a second joins in parallel thirds or sixths, and a third adds support with a simple bass line. This layering is reflected in both the opening and closing sections of this arrangement. The second verse is then sung by a male quartet, paying tribute to Slovenia’s rich tradition of male close-harmony singing. The third verse is entrusted to a soprano solo, continuing with alto in a duet, while the well-known bedtime prayer 'Sveti angel varuh moj' (Angel of God) is gently recited in harmony by the lower voices. The final verse returns to the opening motif, expanded on a larger scale to bring the piece to its musical climax, before a simple reprise of the introduction provides a peaceful, contemplative conclusion.
Lyrics:
Angelček varuh moj,
varuj me ti nocoj,
varuj me ti nocoj,
angelček moj.
Bog pa je stvarnik moj,
ustvaril me je na svet.
Bog pa mi daj še to
noč preživet.
Ti boš ob meni stal,
ti me boš varoval
jaz pa bom sanjala
tiho kraj te.
(Sveti angel varuh moj,
bodi vedno ti z menoj,
stoj mi noč in dan ob strani,
vsega hudega me brani,
prav prisrčno prosim te,
varuj me in vodi me.
Amen.)
Angelček varuh moj,
varuj me ti nocoj,
varuj me ti nocoj,
angelček moj.
English translation:
My little guardian angel,
watch over me tonight,
watch over me tonight,
my little angel.
For God is my creator,
He brought me into this world,
and God, please grant me too,
to live through this night.
You will stand beside me,
you will keep me safe,
while I will dream
quietly next to you.
(Holy Guardian Angel mine,
be with me at all times.
Stand beside me night and day,
keep all evil far away.
From my heart I pray to thee,
guide me, guard me, stay with me.
Amen.)
My little guardian angel,
watch over me tonight,
watch over me tonight,
my little angel.
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VOCES8 collaborates with Slovenian ensemble, Ingenium to sing 'Angelček varuh moj', arranged by Blaž Strmole.
'Angelček varuh moj' is a Slovenian folk song traditionally sung as a farewell song after social gatherings, most often performed in simple folk harmonies, with singers standing together in a circle. It was specially arranged for the collaboration between Ingenium and VOCES8.
In Slovenian folk singing tradition, one voice begins, a second joins in parallel thirds or sixths, and a third adds support with a simple bass line. This layering is reflected in both the opening and closing sections of this arrangement. The second verse is then sung by a male quartet, paying tribute to Slovenia’s rich tradition of male close-harmony singing. The third verse is entrusted to a soprano solo, continuing with alto in a duet, while the well-known bedtime prayer 'Sveti angel varuh moj' (Angel of God) is gently recited in harmony by the lower voices. The final verse returns to the opening motif, expanded on a larger scale to bring the piece to its musical climax, before a simple reprise of the introduction provides a peaceful, contemplative conclusion.
Lyrics:
Angelček varuh moj,
varuj me ti nocoj,
varuj me ti nocoj,
angelček moj.
Bog pa je stvarnik moj,
ustvaril me je na svet.
Bog pa mi daj še to
noč preživet.
Ti boš ob meni stal,
ti me boš varoval
jaz pa bom sanjala
tiho kraj te.
(Sveti angel varuh moj,
bodi vedno ti z menoj,
stoj mi noč in dan ob strani,
vsega hudega me brani,
prav prisrčno prosim te,
varuj me in vodi me.
Amen.)
Angelček varuh moj,
varuj me ti nocoj,
varuj me ti nocoj,
angelček moj.
English translation:
My little guardian angel,
watch over me tonight,
watch over me tonight,
my little angel.
For God is my creator,
He brought me into this world,
and God, please grant me too,
to live through this night.
You will stand beside me,
you will keep me safe,
while I will dream
quietly next to you.
(Holy Guardian Angel mine,
be with me at all times.
Stand beside me night and day,
keep all evil far away.
From my heart I pray to thee,
guide me, guard me, stay with me.
Amen.)
My little guardian angel,
watch over me tonight,
watch over me tonight,
my little angel.
----
VOCES8 is the no. 1 streamed classical vocal ensemble in the world. Through the VOCES8 Foundation, it runs an innovative and wide reaching education programme reaching 50,000 participants every year, with an aim to inspire people through music.
Become a member of the VOCES8 channel for exclusive performances, behind the scenes moments and early access to new releases 👉bit.ly/4bAwaNA
Subscribe to VOCES8 YouTube channel 👉 bit.ly/43Xg38H
Follow VOCES8 on:
VOCES8 Website voces8.com
VOCES8 Foundation Website https://www.voces8.foundation
Donate to the VOCES8 Foundation 👉 bit.ly/4or0UDO
Facebook facebook.com/VOCES8
Instagram instagram.com/voces8
TikTok tiktok.com/@voces8official
