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Alla Vergine
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Alla Vergine by Lina Braghetta — Lyrics
Non treccia d’oro, non d’occhi vaghezza,
non costume real, non leggiadria,
non giovinetta età, non melodia,
non angelico aspetto né bellezza
poté tirar dalla sovrana altezza
il re del cielo in questa vita ria
ad incarnare in te, dolce Maria,
madre di grazia e specchio d’allegrezza:
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About Alla Vergine
This sacred motet for SSAA voices, Alla Vergine, is set in Italian. The text addresses Mary, the mother of grace and mirror of joy, emphasizing that it was not earthly beauty or status, but her profound humility, that moved the King of Heaven to incarnate in her. The composer Lina Braghetta draws on this Marian text to explore themes of divine grace and human devotion. This piece would be fitting for liturgical occasions, particularly those honouring the Virgin Mary, and would suit a choir seeking to explore a rich, devotional text through lush, four-part harmony. The setting of the Italian lyrics allows for a direct expression of the text's deeply spiritual message.
