Stella splendens by La Pichardo

Since childhood I just love singing Christmas songs. For many years I have been searching for new songs from all over the world and several historical periods. Some of them have a special, very personal flavour. This time I recorded the Christmas pack all by myself and my plan is to release from 5 to 8 tracks every year to make your seasons' playlist more interesting - hopefully.

This bunch of songs got its name from a piece which strictly is not a Christmas song. Stella splendens in monte talks about the appearance of the Virgin Mary on Mount Serrato, where later the abbey of Montserrat was built. Legend has it that a bright star guided the pilgrims to the abbey - as well as a bright star guided the shepherds to the manger where Jesus laid. For me, the song always sounded like Christmas, so I not only included it but let it name the whole production.

Loves quiet days, simple activities like gardening and interesting conversations. Is thankful for every day, every birdsong, every kind gesture among living beings.