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Conditor Alme Siderum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Office hymns
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Conditor Alme Siderum by Tomás Luis de Victoria — 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
Tomás Luis de Victoria's setting of the ancient Advent hymn Conditor alme siderum is a powerful expression of faith for SATB choir. This Latin text, dating from the 7th century, speaks of Christ the Redeemer, the eternal light of believers, who came to save the world. It describes his birth from the Virgin Mother, the subjection of all creation to his might, and concludes with prayers for protection and eternal glory for God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Victoria's masterful composition brings this profound theological message to life, suitable for liturgical services or concert programming.
