Corred, corred zagales
Staff Notation • Sacred, Villancicos
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Corred, corred zagales by Manuel de Zumaya — Lyrics
Corred zagales, corred pastores,
que el Dios recién nacido,
llorando enternecido
sus ojos flechan líquidos ardores.
Adorad zagales,
sus rayos celestiales,
adorad pastores
sus bellos resplandores.
Corred, corred, zagales,
corred pastores,
que llora tierno
el Dios de los amores.
1. Zagales que ha llorado
el tierno Dios nacido.
Pastores que ha gemido
el dulce amor sagrado.
De pocos adorado
y llora porque siente
del hombre la tibieza.
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About Corred, corred zagales
This sacred villancico by Manuel de Zumaya is written for SSAT voices in Spanish. The text urges shepherds and youths to hurry and adore the newborn God, whose tears express his tender love for humanity and sorrow at mankind's indifference. The composer captures the emotional plea of the lyrics, contrasting the divine child's vulnerability with the adoration he deserves. It is a piece that would fit well within a Christmas celebration or a devotion to the Nativity, offering a rich, expressive opportunity for an a cappella choir.
