Corde natus

Melchior Vulpius's Corde natus is a grand motet for eight voices, SSAT.ATBB. The Latin text is a rich theological meditation on the nature of Christ. It begins by proclaiming Christ as the Alpha and Omega, the source of all existence, present before the world began and eternal. The second verse emphasizes his divine power as creator of all things, from earth and sky to the deepest oceans and all living creatures. The composer’s setting draws on the textual grandeur, with the double choir allowing for a powerful, resonant sound, creating a sense of awe and majesty suitable for its sacred text.