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Ave Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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Ave Maria by Simon Shaw — Lyrics
Áve María, grátia pléna,
Dóminus técum.
Benedícta tū in muliéribus,
et benedíctus frúctus véntris túi, Iésus.
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About Ave Maria
The familiar words of the Ave Maria are set here for SATB choir in Latin. The text, a traditional Marian antiphon, opens with a greeting to Mary, acknowledging her grace and the divine blessing she carries. It continues with a petition for her intercession, asking her to pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. This setting offers a devotional reflection on these sacred words, suitable for liturgical occasions or moments of quiet contemplation. The composer shapes the well-known text with sensitivity, allowing the profound meaning of the prayer to resonate through the choral voices.
