Letra para cantar al son del arpa is a Colombian art song for voice and piano by Jaime León Ferro (1921–2015), setting poetry by Eduardo Carranza (1913–1985). The work creates a poetic world around the image and sound of the harp, weaving together love, nature, memory, dreams, and music. León’s piano writing evokes the harp through flowing figurations, rapid ornamental passages, glissandi, and changing textures, while the vocal line follows Carranza’s imagery with considerable rhythmic and expressive flexibility. The score moves through contrasting sections—including Allegro Vivace, Meno mosso, Rubato, and Poco agitato—and demands close collaboration between singer and pianist.
A complimentary recording of this and other works by Jaime León is available for listening on Spotify: Listen to Jaime León’s music on Spotify.
Letra para cantar al son del arpa is a Colombian art song for voice and piano by Jaime León Ferro (1921–2015), setting poetry by Eduardo Carranza (1913–1985). The work creates a poetic world around the image and sound of the harp, weaving together love, nature, memory, dreams, and music. León’s piano writing evokes the harp through flowing figurations, rapid ornamental passages, glissandi, and changing textures, while the vocal line follows Carranza’s imagery with considerable rhythmic and expressive flexibility. The score moves through contrasting sections—including Allegro Vivace, Meno mosso, Rubato, and Poco agitato—and demands close collaboration between singer and pianist.
A complimentary recording of this and other works by Jaime León is available for listening on Spotify: Listen to Jaime León’s music on Spotify.
