Creator omnium Deus

Orlando di Lasso, a towering figure of the late Renaissance, composed this motet for SAATTB voices. Setting a Latin text, the work opens with an invocation to God as the creator, acknowledging His fearsome power, justice, and mercy. The second part of the text is a prayer for peace, a plea for tranquility in our days. Lasso's setting masterfully conveys the solemnity of the invocation and the earnestness of the prayer, showcasing his profound understanding of vocal polyphony and text setting. This motet stands as a significant example of sacred choral music from its era.