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Es menester que se acierte
Staff Notation • Sacred, Villancicos
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Es menester que se acierte by Francisco Guerrero — Lyrics
Es menester que se açierte
a comer d’esta comida
que al malo da pena y muerte
y al bueno da gloria y vida
El que fuera conbidado
a comer d’este manjar
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About Es menester que se acierte
The words of this villancico by Francisco Guerrero express the vital importance of partaking in a sacred meal. The text speaks of how this divine food brings torment and death to the wicked, but glory and life to the righteous. It suggests that anyone invited to this feast must first prove themselves worthy, or at least ensure they have tasted its benefits. Guerrero's setting for SSA voices captures the earnest plea of the text, offering a devotional yet accessible piece for treble choirs. The Spanish lyrics lend an authentic and resonant quality to this sacred work.
