Rompan los vagos espacios (José de Nebra)

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• (Posted 2010-12-24)  CPDL #22911:        (Sibelius 5)

Editor: Jonathan Goodliffe (submitted 2010-12-24).   Score information: A4, 17 pages, 154 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: From the Música Colonial Archive. Tempo indications and dynamics may have been added to the manuscript at a later date. In bar 104 second violin, the first note has been changed editorially from C to B. Bar 118 has been added editorially.

General Information

Title: Rompan los vagos espacios
Composer: José de Nebra

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SSAB, or SSAT
Genre: Sacred, Cantata

Language: Spanish
Instruments: String ensemble

First published:
Description: A four part cantata. The fourth voice part is described as “tenor”, although it seems more appropriate for baritone voices.

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• Microfilmed source from Música Colonial (requires "Dejavu" software, free download available here)

Original text and translations

Spanish text Estribillo Soprano solo Rompan los vagos espacios del viento cadencias sonoras, pues de María en la sacra pureza los hombres se gozan. Tutti Rompan los vagos espacios del viento cadencias sonoras, pues de María en la sacra pureza los hombres se gozan. Y al culto convocan la esfera con giros, la flor con aromas y el sol con incendios, y el orbe con glorias. Rompan los vagos espacios del viento cadencias sonoras, pues de María en la sacra pureza los hombres se gozan. Coplas Alto solo 1. Adora, amor divino, pureza tan heroica, y como a fatigas expresa lo amante, le ven humanado buscar lo que adora. Tutti Si como delicia del cielo la nombra, rompan los vagos espacios del viento cadencias sonoras. Alto solo 2. La gloria de María mayor alteza goza, que si antes de amor solo el cielo fue trono, su heroica pureza del cielo es la gloria. Tutti Pues luce en las aras amable y piadosa, rompan los vagos espacios del viento cadencias sonoras. Recitado Delicia del Señor es su hermosura, su gracia y su pureza, ¡o feliz criatura!, sin igual en candor y en la belleza, milagro peregrino, en quien por alto exceso amor divino abrevió soberano premio, alivio y favor para el humano. Area a duo María es por quien vive humano nuestro ser. Alto esplendor recibe, el que en sus aras logra fallecer. Airoso Rindanla, póstrenla cultos obsequios, votos y aromas, por reina, por madre, por virgen, y esposa. Rindanla, póstrenla cultos obsequios, votos y aromas.

English translation Refrain Soprano solo Let sonorous cadences break through the empty spaces of the wind, as men rejoice in the sacred chastity of Mary. Tutti Let sonorous cadences break through the empty spaces of the wind, as men rejoice in the sacred chastity of Mary. And to the worship they summon the spinning sphere, the scented flower, and the incandescent sun, and the glory-filled firmament. [earth, moon, sun and stars?] Let sonorous cadences break through the empty spaces of the wind, as men rejoice in the sacred chastity of Mary. Couplets Alto solo 1. Divine Love adores so heroic chastity, and as a lover expresses his yearning, all see Him incarnate to seek what he loves. Tutti While He names her Delight of Heaven, let sonorous cadences break through the empty spaces of the wind. Alto solo 2. Greater highness enjoys Mary's glory, for if once heaven alone was throne to Love, her heroic chastity is the glory of heaven. Tutti Because she shines on the altar, kind and pious, let sonorous cadences break through the empty spaces of the wind. Recitative Delight of the Lord is her loveliness, her grace and chastity, oh happy creature! Unparalleled in innocence and in beauty, wandering miracle, in whom Divine Love has exceedingly condensed a supreme prize, relief and favor for humankind. Duet for sopranos Mary is [the one] for whom we human beings live. Great splendor receive those who come to die at her altar. Final chorus Surrender to her, prostrate with worships, gifts, vows and incenses for the Queen, Mother, Virgin, and Wife. Surrender to her, prostrate with worships, gifts, vows and incenses. Translation by Carlos Augusto Mourão