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Ave Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Ave Maria by Igor Stravinsky — Lyrics
Have gratia plena, Dominus tecum;
benedicta tu in mulieribus
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About Ave Maria
Igor Stravinsky's setting of the Ave Maria for SATB choir in Latin captures the serene beauty of this Marian antiphon. The text, taken from the Gospel of Luke, speaks of the angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary and the blessing of her unborn child. Stravinsky's masterful composition enhances the devotional quality of the words, offering a profound spiritual experience for both choir and listeners. The clear, unadorned lines of the SATB voicing allow the sacred text to shine through with purity and sincerity. This piece is a powerful yet intimate expression of faith, suitable for contemplative moments.
