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L'emigrant
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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L'emigrant by Amadeu Vives — Lyrics
L’Emigrant
Dolça Catalunya,
pàtria del meu cor,
quan de tu s’allunya
d’enyorança es mor.
I
Hermosa vall, bressol de ma infantesa,
blanc Pirineu,
marges i rius, ermita al cel suspesa,
per sempre adéu!
Arpes del bosc, pinsans i caderneres,
cantau, cantau;
jo dic plorant a boscos i riberes:
adéusiau!
II
¿On trobaré tos sanitosos climes,
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About L'emigrant
This Catalan part-song for SATB voices offers a poignant expression of homesickness. The composer Amadeu Vives sets a text lamenting the departure from a cherished homeland, evoking images of beloved landscapes and childhood memories. The lyrics speak of distant mountains, gentle valleys, and the beauty of Barcelona, contrasting these with the sorrow of exile. It is a secular work that captures the deep emotional connection to one's native country, likely to resonate with choirs looking for repertoire that explores themes of identity and belonging. Its evocative melody and heartfelt sentiment make it suitable for concert programming.
