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El sacristán y el barbero
Staff Notation • Sacred, Villancicos
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El sacristán y el barbero by José Lorenzo Gómez del Valle — Lyrics
El sacristán y el barbero
Cantan en Belén motetes
Uno en latines los dice
Y otro en romance los vuelve
En infusión de folías
El barbero dijo alegre
Válgame santa guitarra
Abogada del buen temple.
Oigan, oigan latines del sacrisolemnis
Oigan al barbero que los interprete
La materiam parvam colación faciebis
Si yo rapo barbas tú rapas molletes
Lindismentis, lindismentis.
Cum magis iratus Herodes videbis
Si Herodes rabió, que rabie y reviente
Lavabo mis manos inter inocentes
Pues que me faltaba a mí, si pudiese
hacerles las barbas a los inocentes.
Lindismentis, lindismentis.
Vaya de fiesta, dómine
Pues de Dios somos huéspedes.
Aunque empeñe los bártulos
le pienso dar un récipe
Lindismentis
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About El sacristán y el barbero
This villancico for SSAAT voices sets a delightful Spanish text that humorously contrasts the sacristan, who sings motets in Latin, with the barber, who translates them into vernacular verse. The music mirrors this contrast, with distinct textures and vocal interplay that highlight the narrative. The dialogue between the two characters, featuring clever wordplay and a blend of sacred and secular elements, is brought to life through vibrant part-writing. The piece captures a festive, lively spirit, as the barber and sacristan engage in their playful musical exchange, celebrating a holy occasion with wit and charm. It is a characterful example of a Spanish villancico, combining devotional themes with popular, theatrical flair.
