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Conditor alme siderum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Office hymns
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Conditor alme siderum by Juan Navarro Hispalensis — Lyrics
Conditor alme siderum
aetérna lux credéntium
Christe redémptor ómnium
exáudi preces[voces] súpplicum
Qui cóndolens intéritu
mortis perire saeculum
salvásti mundum languidum
donans reis remedium.
Vergénte mundi véspere
uti sponsus de thálamo
egréssus honestissima
Virginis matris cláusula.
Cuius forti poténtiae
genu curvántur ómnia
caeléstia, terréstia
nutu faténtur súbdita.
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About Conditor alme siderum
This soaring SATB setting of the ancient Latin hymn Conditor alme siderum, attributed to Juan Navarro Hispalensis, comes from the Liturgia Horarum. The text, originating from the 7th century, is a powerful Advent hymn, invoking Christ as the Creator of the stars and the eternal light of believers. It pleads for salvation and protection, celebrating his virgin birth, his dominion over all creation, and his role as judge. The soaring vocal lines in this sacred office hymn perfectly capture the text's majestic and devotional character, offering a profound musical meditation on the Advent themes of hope, redemption, and divine power.
