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Added Jul 31, 2026
Composer: José de Torres
Format: Staff
Language: Spanish
Pages: 9 pages
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Hermosa blanca nube by José de Torres — Lyrics

Recitative Hermosa blanca nube, obscura nieve, de quien es centro hermoso divino ese viril, que milagroso, soberano esplendor que exhalas, bebe, permite que mi llanto, siguiendo brillar tanto, cuando es su Norte, tan gloriosa hoguera, a ser llegue en tu esfera, gozo, que ha de lograr ser peregrino, si antes, llanto, dolor, y pena vino. Aria Un nuevo aliento hoy cobra el dolor siguiendo el albor, que aplaude mi acento. Con que mi contento que anhela a gemir, podrá conseguir, puro tal portento si no es que sangriento[?] pretendo negar, la luz que a guíar, se ofreció mi intento. Recitative Ay de mí, si no sigue mi fineza, de esa luz la belleza, que en nube, y nieve, prodigo propone quien tan feliz camino me dispone,
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About Hermosa blanca nube

This sacred cantata by José de Torres for solo soprano features Spanish text. The music opens with a recitative, setting a contemplative mood where the singer addresses a "beautiful white cloud, dark snow" from which a divine radiance emanates. The text speaks of tears and sorrow, aspiring to reach a heavenly sphere of joy. This transitions into an aria where the theme of pain finding new breath and light is explored. The singer expresses a desire to follow this guiding light, transforming lament into contentment, despite the potential for sorrow. The recitative returns, emphasizing the singer's plea to follow the beauty of this light, comparing it to snow and cloud from which a divine proposal is offered.