This edition was prepared by Michael Gray — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
El Cant Dels Ocells (Carol of the Birds)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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El Cant Dels Ocells (Carol of the Birds) by Michael Gray — Lyrics
Al veure despuntar
el major lluminar
en la nit més ditxosa,
els ocellets cantant,
a festejarlo van
amb sa veu melindrosa.
L’àliga imperial
se’n vola cel adalt,
cantant amb melodia,
dient: “Jesús és nat,
per treure’ns de pecat
i darnos alegria”.
Reponli lo pardal:
“Avui, nit de Nadal,
és nit de gran contento!”
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About El Cant Dels Ocells (Carol of the Birds)
This gentle carol, El Cant Dels Ocells, is perfect for Christmas services and concerts. The Catalan text speaks of birds gathering to celebrate the birth of Jesus. As dawn breaks on this most joyous night, the little birds sing with their sweet voices. The eagle soars high, proclaiming, 'Jesus is born, to take away our sin and give us joy!' Other birds, the sparrow, finch, and linnet, join in, expressing their happiness. The text continues with the nightingale praising the infant Jesus, and the thrush declaring that death is overcome and life is born. This SAB setting captures the tender and celebratory spirit of the occasion.
