4 Ave Maria

Franz Reimann's Ave Maria is a sacred setting for two-part women's voices (SA) of the familiar Latin text. The composer follows the traditional phrasing of this Marian antiphon, setting 'Have gratia plena, Dominus tecum' and subsequent lines with a flowing melodic style appropriate for the devotional subject. The music expresses the gentle reverence inherent in the words, offering a brief and beautiful reflection on the Annunciation. This piece is suitable for services or concerts where a Latin sacred work of modest forces is desired.