Composer

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Alfonso X (el Sabio)

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Average_duration

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6:46

The Cantiga de Fiestas de Santa María 417, Nobre don e muy preçado foi Santa María dar, was composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio) in the 13th century. It is a part of the Cantigas de Santa María, a collection of over 400 songs dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The Cantigas de Santa María were written in Galician-Portuguese, a language spoken in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. The Cantiga de Fiestas de Santa María 417 is a hymn that celebrates the miracles of the Virgin Mary. It is divided into three movements, each of which describes a different miracle. The first movement tells the story of a nobleman who was imprisoned by his enemies. He prayed to the Virgin Mary for help, and she appeared to him in his cell, freeing him from his chains. The second movement describes a woman who was suffering from a serious illness. She prayed to the Virgin Mary for healing, and the Virgin Mary appeared to her, curing her of her illness. The third movement tells the story of a man who was lost at sea. He prayed to the Virgin Mary for help, and she appeared to him, guiding him safely back to shore. The Cantiga de Fiestas de Santa María 417 is characterized by its simple melody and repetitive structure. The melody is based on a medieval chant, and the lyrics are written in a simple, straightforward style. The song is meant to be sung by a choir, with a soloist singing the verses and the choir joining in on the refrain. The Cantigas de Santa María were an important part of medieval Spanish culture. They were performed in churches and at religious festivals, and they were also used as a tool for teaching the Christian faith to the illiterate masses. Alfonso X was a patron of the arts and sciences, and he played an important role in the development of Spanish culture during the Middle Ages. The Cantigas de Santa María are a testament to his love of music and his devotion to the Virgin Mary.

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