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Festejo de Navidad
Staff Notation • Sacred, Folk songs
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Festejo de Navidad by Herbert Bittrich — Lyrics
Señor Don José
Señora María
ha nacido en Lima
el Niño Manuel.
Los negros del Rímac
traen para El
tondero y festejo,
buñuelos con miel.
La comadre Juana
será su madrina
y "pá" hacerle caldo
mató a su gallina.
Será su padrino
el "compai" Quiñones,
pa su "aijau" divino
ricos picarones.
El negro Gaspar
desde Casagrande
trae "pál" Niñito
caña "pá" chupar.
Un fino alfajor
su tío Melchor
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About Festejo de Navidad
This joyous SATB setting of Festejo de Navidad paints a vivid scene of a traditional celebration for the birth of Jesus. The Spanish lyrics evoke a lively folk atmosphere, with references to regional foods like buñuelos, alfajores, and humitas, and customs like choosing godparents. The music reflects the exuberance of the festivities, with the text describing gifts of music and dance ('tondero y festejo') alongside the delicious treats. This is a colourful and vibrant piece, perfect for bringing a taste of Peruvian Christmas tradition to a choir. The composer Herbert Bittrich captures the spirit of communal giving and celebration in this engaging sacred folk song.
