This edition was prepared by Manfred Hößl — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Ave Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Arias
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SA · Manfred Hößl
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Ave Maria by Anton Diabelli — Lyrics
Have gratia plena, Dominus tecum;
benedicta tu in mulieribus
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About Ave Maria
Anton Diabelli's Ave Maria is a setting of the traditional Latin Marian antiphon for two-part women's voices (SA). The music opens with a flowing melodic line, soon joined by the second voice in gentle imitation. Diabelli’s clear and diatonic harmonic language supports the serene text, creating an atmosphere of contemplative peace. The SA voicing allows for close, consonant harmonies and a bright, unclouded sound, making this an accessible and devotional addition to any sacred repertoire. The composition unfolds with a graceful simplicity, offering a moment of reflection on the Ave Maria text.
