Conditor alme syderum

This five-part setting for treble voices (SSSAT) of a Latin hymn text offers a profound meditation on Christ as the creator and redeemer of humanity. The text, attributed to the 7th century, addresses Christ as the eternal light of believers and the saviour of all, interceding for the pleas of the supplicant. It draws parallels between Christ's emergence from the Virgin's womb and a bridegroom leaving his chamber, before acknowledging his sovereign power over all creation. The composer Ludwig Senfl sets this devotional text with a rich, devotional voice, providing a moving opportunity for reflection on faith and salvation. The Latin language and sacred subject matter firmly place this work within the tradition of Western liturgical music.