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Corta las jarcias, corta las velas
Staff Notation • Sacred, Villancicos
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Corta las jarcias, corta las velas by Francisco Valls — Lyrics
Corta las jarcias, corta las velas!
¡Cielos, piedad, que me nega!
Porque ya del trinquete
de la humana resistencia
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About Corta las jarcias, corta las velas
The Spanish words Corta las jarcias, corta las velas paint a dramatic scene of a ship in distress, tossed by fierce winds, pleading for mercy and rescue. This vibrant villancico by Francisco Valls, set for a large chorus of SSAT.SATB.SATB, captures this urgent plea. The text's imagery of a storm at sea and desperate prayer suggests a sacred context, perhaps a moment of spiritual trial or a reflection on divine protection, brought to life with rich choral textures.
