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Ay qué dolor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Lenten Hymns
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Ay qué dolor by Joan Cererols — Lyrics
¡Ay, qué dolor! Que adolece la vida y muere de amor.
¡Ay, qué dolor! Lloren los ojos, llore el corazón;
que pendiente de un leño agoniza, cárdeno lirio,
el que es blanca flor.
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About Ay qué dolor
This sacred Lenten hymn, Ay qué dolor, by Joan Cererols, is a profound expression of sorrow and suffering. The Spanish text poignantly describes the pain of life and death through love, urging eyes and hearts to weep. It paints a vivid image of agonizing suffering, comparing the dying Christ to a crimson lily, a stark contrast to his pure white flower. The sun itself is called to eclipse its rays in mourning for the one struck down by treacherous hatred. The SATTB voicing allows for rich, imitative textures to underscore the deep lament of the text, making it a powerful choice for services during Lent or Holy Week.
