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Dormi, Fili, dormi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Christmas
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Dormi, Fili, dormi by Hector Berlioz — Lyrics
Dormi, Fili, dormi! Mater Cantat unigenito: Dormi, puer, dormi! Pater Nato clamat parvulo: Millies tibi laudes canimus Mille, mille, millies. Lectum stravi tibi soli, Dormi, Nate bellule! Stravi lectum fœno molli, Dormi, mi animule! Millies tibi laudes canimus, Mille, mille, millies.
About Dormi, Fili, dormi
Hector Berlioz's sacred motet, Dormi, Fili, dormi, is a tender Christmas work for SATB choir, sung in Latin. The text expresses the profound love and gentle lullaby of a mother and father to their newborn son. The lullaby, 'Sleep, little son, sleep', is addressed to the infant Jesus, with the parents singing praises to their only begotten child. The imagery of a soft bed of hay emphasizes the humility of the Nativity. This motet captures the peaceful and devotional spirit of the Christmas season, offering a moment of quiet reflection on the birth of Christ.
