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A la estrella que esmalta
Staff Notation • Sacred
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A la estrella que esmalta by Diego José de Salazar — Lyrics
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A la estrella que esmalta la esfera,
a la flor que matiza el abril,
al sol claro de cuya pureza
bebe candores el aura sutil,
venid, venid, miradlo subir.
Que la estrella sin niebla de errores,
que la flor que da envidia a las flores,
que el sol bello que vierte candores,
se llevó mis ojos tras sí,
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About A la estrella que esmalta
This exquisite devotional song, A la estrella que esmalta, is by the Spanish composer Diego José de Salazar. Written for two sopranos, its Spanish text is a poetic invocation to celestial and earthly beauty, using metaphors of stars, flowers, and sunlight to praise a divine presence. The lyrics describe a radiant star, a vibrant spring flower, and the pure sun, all drawing the gaze towards a sublime ascent. The piece, set to sacred text, would have been performed in a devotional context, highlighting its spiritual message through the clear, pure sound of the soprano voices. Salazar's work offers a moment of serene reflection and adoration.
