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Ave gratia plena
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave gratia plena by Giacomo Brignoli — Lyrics
Ave [Maria], gratia plena, Dominus tecum;
Quae est ista salutatio,
Ne timeas Maria, invenisti [enim] gratiam apud Deum,
Ecce concipies [in utero] et paries Filium Dei.
Quomodo fiet istud? Quoniam virum non conosco,
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About Ave gratia plena
This sacred motet in Latin, Ave gratia plena, is set for SAT voices. Giacomo Brignoli sets a text derived from the Annunciation and Visitation narratives in Luke's Gospel. The music follows the unfolding of the Angel Gabriel's message to Mary, encompassing her initial fear, her acceptance of God's will, and the prophecy of her Son's eternal reign. The composer's setting supports the dramatic and devotional content of the scripture, culminating in a triumphant Alleluia. It is a fitting example of Renaissance polyphony for liturgical or devotional occasions.
