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Ave Maria
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Ave Maria by Robert Franz — Lyrics
Ave Maria! Meer und Himmel ruh'n,
von allen Türmen hallt der Glocken Ton.
Ave Maria! Lasst vom ird'schen Tun,
zur Jungfrau betet, zu der Jungfrau Sohn;
des Himmels Scharen selber knieen nun
mit Lilienstäben vor des Vaters Thron,
und durch die Rosenwolken wehn die Lieder
der sel'gen Geister feierlich hernieder.
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About Ave Maria
A tender setting of the Ave Maria text, Robert Franz’s four-part German song is perfectly suited for moments of reflection or devotion, perhaps at the close of a concert or during a contemplative service. The music opens with the gentle tolling of bells, evoking a serene atmosphere as the choir invokes the Virgin Mary. The text moves from the earthly realm to the heavenly, depicting angels and spirits kneeling before God's throne, while human prayers ascend on wings of faith. Franz captures the profound spiritual sentiment, where earthly sorrows dissolve into tears of joy and peace. This piece offers a beautiful opportunity for the choir to express deep emotion and spiritual longing through rich SATB harmonies.
