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Carta maravillosa
Staff Notation • Sacred, Villancicos
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Carta maravillosa by José de Torres — Lyrics
Estribillo
Carta maravillosa, pliego divino en que nos recomienda su pasión Cristo.
No te penetro, mas te descifro, leo finezas, hallo prodigios.
Solo soprano 1
Pues es tanto la sangre del puro y limpio.
Solo alto
Inmolado cordero del sacrificio.
[Tutti]
Busco piedades, logro cariños de un dios patente pero escondido.
Solo tenor
Siendo pluma un cruzado leño en que quiso.
Solo soprano 2
Dar la vida, la vida porque yo vivo.
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About Carta maravillosa
This sacred Spanish villancico, Carta maravillosa, is suitable for services during Passiontide or Lent. The SSAT choir sings of a wonderful letter, a divine document, in which Christ recommends his passion. The text explores the mystery of this divine letter, expressing wonder at the profundity of Christ’s sacrifice and love. The music follows the text’s contemplation, with sections for solo voices interspersed with the full choir. The composer José de Torres crafts a setting that reflects the text’s blend of awe and personal devotion, leading the choir to ponder the extraordinary gift of salvation conveyed through Christ’s passion.
