This edition was prepared by Francesc Pérez Martín — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
El Noi de la Mare
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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El Noi de la Mare — Lyrics
1. Qué li darem a n'el Noi de la Mare?
Qué li darem que li sápiga bo?
Panses i figues i nous i olives,
panses i figues i mel i mató.
2. Qué li darem al fillet de Maria?
qué li darem al formós infantó?
Li darem panses amb unes balances,
li darem figues amb un paneró.
3. Una canço jo també cantaria,
una canço ben bonica d'amor;
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About El Noi de la Mare
This beloved Catalan carol, El Noi de la Mare, offers a charming Christmas tableau. Its simple yet evocative lyrics present a mother offering gifts to her child, the infant Jesus, and then gently soothing him. The text speaks of tender parental love and the gifts of nature, interspersed with a gentle lullaby and playful references to ripening figs. This arrangement for SATB voices brings to life the gentle spirit of this traditional song, making it a heartwarming choice for a Christmas service or concert. The Catalan language adds a unique cultural flavour to this piece, which celebrates the Nativity with a tender, intimate perspective.
