Composer

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Alfonso X (el Sabio)

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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5:30

The Cantiga de Santa María 256, Quen na Virgen groriosa esperança mui grand' á', was composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio) in the 13th century. It is a part of a collection of 420 songs known as the Cantigas de Santa María, which were written in Galician-Portuguese and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The Cantigas de Santa María are considered to be one of the most important collections of medieval music. The Cantiga de Santa María 256 is a hymn to the Virgin Mary, praising her as the source of hope and salvation. The song is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct melody and rhythm. The first movement is slow and contemplative, with a simple melody and a steady rhythm. The second movement is more lively and upbeat, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The third movement is a return to the slower, contemplative style of the first movement, with a simple melody and a steady rhythm. The Cantiga de Santa María 256 is characterized by its use of repetition and variation. The melody and rhythm of the song are repeated throughout each movement, but with subtle variations that keep the music interesting and engaging. The lyrics of the song are also repetitive, with the same phrases and words repeated throughout each movement. This repetition creates a sense of unity and coherence in the song, emphasizing the central theme of hope and salvation through the Virgin Mary. The Cantiga de Santa María 256 premiered in the 13th century, and has since become one of the most famous and beloved songs in the Cantigas de Santa María collection. Its simple yet powerful melody and lyrics have resonated with audiences for centuries, and continue to be performed and enjoyed today.

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