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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6:59

The Cantiga de Santa María 122, Miragres muitos pelos reis faz, was composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio) in the 13th century. It is 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 one of the most important collections of medieval music. The Cantiga de Santa María 122 tells the story of several miracles performed by the Virgin Mary for kings and queens. The song is divided into four movements, each describing a different miracle. The first movement tells the story of a queen who was cured of a serious illness after praying to the Virgin Mary. The second movement describes how the Virgin Mary saved a king from drowning in a river. The third movement tells the story of a king who was cured of blindness after praying to the Virgin Mary. The final movement describes how the Virgin Mary saved a queen from being burned at the stake. The Cantiga de Santa María 122 is characterized by its simple melody and repetitive structure. The song is sung in a monophonic style, with a single voice singing the melody. The melody is accompanied by a drone, which creates a hypnotic effect. The lyrics are written in Galician-Portuguese and are characterized by their simple, direct language. The Cantigas de Santa María were composed during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Spain. Alfonso X was a patron of the arts and encouraged the development of music, literature, and science. The Cantigas de Santa María are a testament to this cultural richness and continue to be studied and performed today.

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