Mexicana Minerva (Mexican Minerva) is a song written as part of the larger piece Al Combate. Al Combate was written in Mexico (New Spain) in 1760 by Ignacio Jerusalem to celebrate the coronation of King Carlos III. The piece was first performed at the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico in January 1761. Mexican Minerva is an allegory of the Royal and Pontifical University.
Pictured: King Carlos III
Lyrics:
Mexicana Minerva
Noble padron se observa
Que etérniza de Carlos
La memoria
Fundando mayor gloria
Escabel a sus plantas destinada
¡Destinada!
Que de rayos de apolo coronada
¡Coronada!
22 янв 2022
