Siempre is a Colombian art song for voice and piano by Jaime León Ferro (1921–2015), setting poetry by Colombian poet Alfredo Gómez Jaime (1878–1946). Written in 1982, the song is an expansive declaration of enduring love in which the beloved becomes the source of song, consolation, beauty, and meaning. Images of roses, pearls, stars, flowers, and light unfold through a lyrical vocal line supported by León’s harmonically rich and active piano writing.
A contrasting Poco meno mosso section broadens the expressive landscape before Tempo I returns with the affirmation “Solo por amarte comprendo la vida.” The work is a compelling example of Latin American art song, combining Colombian poetry with León’s sophisticated harmonic language and sustained lyricism. This product includes the sheet music for voice and piano.
We have also provided a complimentary link to the audio version of several pieces of Jaime Leon’s work: https://open.spotify.com/album/05K2Bdo50tWKDnP25c9tyr?si=88LG9rUATlu7LG2ljpx8fQ
Siempre is a Colombian art song for voice and piano by Jaime León Ferro (1921–2015), setting poetry by Colombian poet Alfredo Gómez Jaime (1878–1946). Written in 1982, the song is an expansive declaration of enduring love in which the beloved becomes the source of song, consolation, beauty, and meaning. Images of roses, pearls, stars, flowers, and light unfold through a lyrical vocal line supported by León’s harmonically rich and active piano writing.
A contrasting Poco meno mosso section broadens the expressive landscape before Tempo I returns with the affirmation “Solo por amarte comprendo la vida.” The work is a compelling example of Latin American art song, combining Colombian poetry with León’s sophisticated harmonic language and sustained lyricism. This product includes the sheet music for voice and piano.
We have also provided a complimentary link to the audio version of several pieces of Jaime Leon’s work: https://open.spotify.com/album/05K2Bdo50tWKDnP25c9tyr?si=88LG9rUATlu7LG2ljpx8fQ
