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Canto al Sur 'Valle de Atriz'
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Canto al Sur 'Valle de Atriz' by Javier Fajardo — Lyrics
Paisaje hecho poema
de un cielo enmarcado
por soberbias montañas;
y un volcán imponente
despierto y vigilante.
Un collar de mantos verdes
adornando tu morada
incrustada en ese Valle
cuna de amigo bravío
y noble Hidalguía.
Tapetes multicolores
asentados en sus faldas
heridos por las mil cruces
arañando las nubes
de los templos saturados
de Historia y tradición
de Indios y de Hidalgos
de mestizos y mulatos
de negros y de zambos.
Sombras misteriosas
vagando por las calles estrechas
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About Canto al Sur 'Valle de Atriz'
Javier Fajardo's Canto al Sur 'Valle de Atriz' is a vibrant SATB setting of Spanish text that paints a vivid picture of a dramatic landscape. The music aims to capture the essence of the 'Valle de Atriz,' described as a place framed by imposing mountains and an alert volcano, adorned with verdant slopes. The part-song explores the rich tapestry of history and tradition within the valley, mentioning indigenous peoples, hidalgos, mestizos, mulattos, blacks, and zambos, suggesting a fusion of cultures. The lyrics evoke mysterious shadows and legends that drift through narrow streets, creating an enchanting atmosphere that lulls the soul with nostalgia and longing for memories, all underscored by the distant sound of bells.
