"De la Sierra Morena" – Two Versions of a 17th-Century Spanish Baroque Song by José Marín – Score Only
Title:
"De la Sierra Morena" – Two Versions of a 17th-Century Spanish Baroque Song by José Marín – Score Only
Composer: José Marín (1618–1699)
Editor / Arranger: Arturo Escorza
Description:
This sheet music presents two rare versions of the 17th-century song “De la Sierra Morena” by the Spanish composer José Marín, a gifted tenor of the Royal Chapel of Philip IV and a key figure in the secular vocal repertoire of the Spanish Baroque.
Known for his turbulent life—marked by exile, scandal, and international travel—Marín left behind an exceptional collection of tonos humanos. This particular piece is fascinating not only musically, but also culturally: the famous Mexican song “Cielito Lindo” opens with the same phrase, suggesting a symbolic bridge between two eras and worlds.
This edition includes:
- Two musical sources:
- From the Codice Guerra ("Codex Guerra" Libro de tonos de José Miguel de Guerra)
- From the National Library of Spain
- For solo voice and basso continuo (unrealized)
- Total: 5 pages
Ideal for singers, researchers, and performers of early Spanish vocal music, this edition brings together two historical versions for comparison and interpretation.
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From the Codice Guerra:
From the National Library of Spain: