Dormi, Jesu

Dormi, Jesu paints a tender scene of a mother watching her child sleep. The lullaby expresses the profound joy and love of the Mater, who smiles at her child's sweet slumber. Should the child stir and refuse to sleep, the Mater’s song turns to a prayer, a gentle plea for the somnule to return. This sacred motet is written for SSATB and SATBB choirs, offering rich harmonic possibilities to convey the gentle intimacy of the text. The Latin lyrics, with their simple yet deeply felt sentiment, create an atmosphere of peaceful devotion, perfect for choral programming seeking a moment of maternal tenderness and quiet reflection.