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La antorcha bella
Staff Notation • Sacred, Cantatas
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La antorcha bella by José de Torres — Lyrics
Aria
La antorcha bella,
la luz hermosa,
que juzga estrella,
rodea ansiosa
la mariposa
que adora al sol.
Así mi vida
se acoge al ara,
donde convida
la luz mas clara,
o quien cegará
con su arrebol.
Recitative
Quien dulce amante mio,
en la hostia por mí sacramentado,
quien hubiera cegado su albedrío,
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About La antorcha bella
This sacred cantata by José de Torres for solo alto offers a rich devotional experience. The text, in Spanish, explores themes of divine love and the soul's yearning for God, likening it to a moth drawn to the sun's brilliance. The music moves from lyrical arias, which express the beauty of divine light and the devotee's surrender, to a recitative that contemplates Christ's sacrifice and the believer's unworthiness. The work concludes with an aria urging a spiritual struggle against the self, seeking divine strength. It is a profound reflection on faith, sacrifice, and the pursuit of spiritual victory.
