El divino halcón

Gaspar Fernandes was a prolific composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods in Mexico. This secular work for SSAT voices, El divino halcón, is written in Spanish. The text speaks of a divine falcon treating an ungrateful heron as reason dictates. The composer's sophisticated vocal writing is evident in this motet, which showcases his mastery of contrapuntal textures and harmonic colour within the framework of his time.