Composed by Hal H. Hopson. Advent, Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #8200. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8200).
UPC: 785147820000. English. Text Source: 'Conditor alme siderum,' Latin hymn, 9th c., tr. The Hymnal 1982, alt.
A delightful arrangement of a classic Advent text from the 9th-century, this gently flowing piece begins with a statement of the melody coupled by a simple arpeggiated accompaniment. The undulating rhythm is broken mid-piece by a more chordal harmonic movement that reflects the reverence and magnitude of the text, “At your great name, O Jesus, now all knees must bend, all hearts must bow.” It ends as it began with a strong restatement of the opening accompaniment.
