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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8:25

Cantiga de Santa María 403, Aver non poderia, is a medieval Spanish song composed by Alfonso X (el Sabio) in the 13th century. It is part of a collection of over 400 songs known as the Cantigas de Santa María, which were written in Galician-Portuguese and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The Cantiga de Santa María 403, Aver non poderia, tells the story of a man who is unable to express his love for the Virgin Mary. He laments that he is not a skilled poet or musician, and therefore cannot adequately praise her. However, he expresses his devotion through his actions, such as attending church and performing good deeds. The song is written in the form of a cantiga de loor, which is a type of song that praises the Virgin Mary. It is composed of three stanzas, each with six lines, and a refrain that is repeated after each stanza. The melody is simple and repetitive, with a strong rhythm that is easy to sing and dance to. One of the unique characteristics of the Cantigas de Santa María is the use of miracles as a theme. Many of the songs tell stories of miracles performed by the Virgin Mary, and the Cantiga de Santa María 403 is no exception. The man in the song believes that the Virgin Mary has performed a miracle by allowing him to feel her presence and love, even though he is not a skilled poet or musician. 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 sciences, and his court was a center of learning and creativity. The Cantigas de Santa María are a testament to this cultural richness, and they continue to be studied and performed today. The premiere of the Cantigas de Santa María 403, Aver non poderia, is unknown, but it is believed to have been performed in the royal court of Alfonso X. The Cantigas de Santa María were widely popular during the Middle Ages, and they continue to be performed and recorded by musicians today.

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