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Gentil senora mia
Staff Notation • Secular, Villancicos
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Gentil senora mia by Juan Vasquez — Lyrics
Gentil señora mia,
Yo hallo en el mover de vuestros ojos
Un no sé qué, no sé cómo nombrallo,
Que todos mis enojos
Descarga de mi triste fantasia.
Busco la soledad por contemplallo,
Y en ello tantos gustos de bien hallo,
Que moriría, si el pensar durase.
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About Gentil senora mia
Juan Vasquez's Gentil senora mia is a secular Spanish villancico for SATBB choir. The text speaks of an intense, almost overwhelming admiration for a lady, so profound that the singer seeks solitude to contemplate her features. He describes an ineffable quality in her eyes that dissolves all his troubles. This contemplation brings him such joy that he fears he might die if it were to last. However, he acknowledges that such intense pleasure is fleeting, and the thought, though delightful, is ephemeral. This piece offers a rich opportunity to explore the expressive possibilities of a skilled SATBB ensemble, bringing to life the passionate yet transient emotions of the Renaissance text.
