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Conditor alme siderum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Office hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
ATBBB|ATBarBarB · Ross Jallo
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Conditor alme siderum by Orlando di Lasso — 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
Orlando di Lasso set this ancient Latin text, a Marian antiphon from the 7th century, for five-part choir (ATBBB). Conditor alme siderum is an office hymn traditionally sung during Advent, invoking Christ as the creator and redeemer of all. The text speaks of his coming into the world from the Virgin Mother, the submission of all creation to his power, and a plea for preservation from evil. Lasso's setting is a rich and resonant exploration of this profound text, weaving the five vocal lines into a cohesive and devotional whole. The composer's skill brings out the solemnity and majesty of the words, making it a powerful expression of faith.
