Creavit Deus hominem

These words from Genesis describe God's creation of humankind in His image, male and female, blessing them and commanding them to grow, multiply, and rule over the earth. David Palladius sets this foundational text in a rich SAATB setting. The motet moves from the solemn pronouncements of creation to the joyous affirmation that all that God made was very good. It is a powerful testament to the beauty and order of the created world, rendered with a vocal sonority that allows for both clarity of text and depth of expression. The Latin text is treated with reverence, allowing the sacred words to resonate within the intricate polyphony.