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Ave Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave Maria by Ferdinand di Lasso — Lyrics
Have gratia plena, Dominus tecum;
benedicta tu in mulieribus
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About Ave Maria
The five-part choir SSATB is engaged in a flowing, imitative texture from the outset of Ferdinand di Lasso's Ave Maria. The composer's mastery of polyphony is evident as the voices weave seamlessly, creating a rich and devotional sound. The Latin text, taken from the Hail Mary prayer, is treated with gentle reverence. The opening phrase, 'Ave gratia plena, Dominus tecum,' is sung with a serene quality, the melodic lines moving with grace and clarity. This motet is a beautiful example of sacred Renaissance part-music, offering a moment of profound contemplation for both singers and listeners.
