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Conditor alme siderum (impares)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Office hymns
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Conditor alme siderum (impares) by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — 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 (impares)
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina's setting of Conditor alme siderum is a sacred work for SATB choir, sung in Latin. This is a hymn from the Roman Office, traditionally sung during Advent. The text, which dates from the 7th century, speaks of Christ as the creator of the stars, the eternal light of believers, and the redeemer of all. It praises his compassion in saving the world from death and offers a prayer for protection from the treacherous enemy. The composer's masterful counterpoint brings out the solemnity and majesty of the ancient words, making it a deeply moving experience for both choir and congregation.
