Al dormir el sol en la cuna del alva

Sebastián Durón's villancico Al dormir el sol en la cuna del alva paints a tender scene of the infant Christ being lulled to sleep by nature and angelic beings at dawn. The text, sung in Spanish, depicts the sun settling into the cradle of dawn, serenaded by pure angels, gentle breezes, blooming flowers, flowing streams, swift birds, and soft winds. These elements, along with the angels, join in a chorus of 'ro ro ro dormid niño Dios' (rock rock rock, sleep, child God), creating a peaceful and devotional atmosphere. This piece, arranged for two sopranos, captures the gentle rocking and loving adoration directed towards the sleeping infant.