Dormi, Jesu

A tender lullaby for the Christmas season, this setting of Dormi, Jesu is for SATB choir. The Latin text, translated as 'Sleep, Jesus, Mother smiles...', directly addresses the infant Christ, portraying Mary's loving gaze as she watches him sleep. The composer gently contrasts this peaceful scene with the sorrow Mary might feel if he did not sleep, as she sings and prays amongst her work. This short sacred work offers a moment of quiet contemplation, suitable for Christmas services or concerts. The choir moves through the text with simple, heartfelt harmonies, conveying the profound love and devotion of a mother to her child.