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Angélica Turba
Staff Notation • Sacred, Villancicos
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Angélica Turba by Antonio Teodoro Ortells — Lyrics
Ah! de la angélica turba
ah, de la celeste esfera
quién llama diga quién es
oigan, escuchen, atiendan
porque trepando los aires
Ave ligera, hoy Maria
se sube y deja la tierra
venga en hora buena, venga
oigan, escuchen, atiendan
porque, trepando los aires,
Ave ligera, hoy Maria
se sube y deja la tierra.
Aun que triunfante María
sube a milicias eternas
para logros de sus glòrias
con mucha razón se ausenta,
brilla subiendo y es llano
que nunca se vió pavesa
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About Angélica Turba
This festive Spanish villancico by Antonio Teodoro Ortells depicts the Ascension of the Virgin Mary. The text imagines a heavenly chorus questioning the arrival of a new soul before recognizing her as Mary, ascending to join the celestial host. The music is written for two choirs, ST.SATB.SATB, allowing for antiphonal effects and rich textural contrasts. The composer captures the jubilant spirit of the occasion, with the text describing Mary's radiant ascent, 'a star that burns with flames of pure love.' This piece would be well-suited for performances during Marian feasts or other significant liturgical celebrations, offering a dynamic and engaging experience for both performers and listeners.
