The Shadow of the Pilgrim - José Luis Peiró Reig

"The Shadow of the Pilgrim" is an evocative composition based on a legendary tale from Santiago de Compostela. It tells the story of a forbidden love between a cathedral priest and a cloistered nun from the convent of San Paio, once secretly connected by an underground passage beneath the Plaza de la Quintana. The priest, dressed as a pilgrim, waited for her in vain - and to this day, his shadow is said to return to the square each night. The music captures this haunting story through a passionate Lento, evoking both the long journey of the Camino de Santiago and the timeless longing of a love unfulfilled. A lyrical narrative of mystery, devotion, and eternal waiting.

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