Dos estrellas le siguen

This joyful SATB setting of a Spanish text by Manuel Machado is a secular villancico, a form associated with festive occasions. The music bubbles with energy, imitative entries creating a lively texture. The composer captures the poem's playful spirit, where a dark-eyed maiden is so radiant that two stars follow her and give light to the sun. The text itself is a spirited declaration, a wager made to prove the power of her gaze. The interplay between the voices in this piece reflects the charming wit of the original Spanish verses, making it a delightful addition to a choral programme.