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Alma Redemptoris, CG 118
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Votive antiphons
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Alma Redemptoris, CG 118 by Charles Gounod — Lyrics
Alma Redemptoris Mater, quae pervia caeli porta manes,
et stella maris, succurre cadenti surgere qui curat populo:
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About Alma Redemptoris, CG 118
Charles Gounod’s Alma Redemptoris Mater sets the familiar Marian antiphon with a noble and flowing lyricism. The composer crafts rich textures for the contrasting TTBB and SSAA choirs, offering opportunities for varied choral sonorities. The Latin text, a prayer to Mary as the Mother of the Redeemer, asks for help for a fallen people, recalling her role as the gate of heaven and star of the sea, and celebrating her divine motherhood. Gounod’s setting captures the devotional and contemplative spirit of the text, making it a compelling choice for sacred choral programmes.
