Dulce cantar

Adrian Cuello’s Dulce cantar is a charming SAB setting of a Spanish text. Its designation as a canon suggests a playful and imitative texture, likely engaging the singers in lively interplay as the melodic lines weave together. The opening words speak of keeping a sweet Christmas song in one's heart, implying a melody of gentle warmth and perhaps introspection. The composer’s skill is evident in how the contrapuntal writing supports this tender sentiment, creating a piece that is both musically engaging and emotionally resonant. This secular work offers a delightful challenge and a beautiful expression of a cherished seasonal feeling for mixed-voice choirs.