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Ave Maria!
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave Maria! by Karl May — Lyrics
1. Es will das Licht des Tages scheiden,
es tritt die stille Nacht herein.
Ach könnte doch des Herzens Leiden
so wie der Tag vergangen sein!
Ich leg' mein Flehen dir zu Füßen,
o trag's empor zu Gottes Thron,
und lass, Madonna, lass dich grüßen,
mit des Gebetes frommem Ton:
Ave Maria! Ave Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria!
2. Es will das Licht des Glaubens scheiden
es tritt des Zweifels Nacht herein.
Das Gottvertraun der Jugendzeiten,
es soll mir weggenommen sein.
Erhalt', Madonna, mir im Alter
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About Ave Maria!
This sacred motet for SATB choir sets a German text exploring themes of twilight and supplication. The music opens with a sense of quiet reflection, the voices weaving together to create a serene atmosphere. As the text progresses, it shifts from a prayer for solace in earthly troubles to a plea for steadfast faith in the face of doubt and a final request for protection as life's light fades. The composer crafts moments of delicate interplay between the vocal parts, building to expressive climaxes that underscore the devotional nature of the Ave Maria refrain. It is a piece that allows the choir to convey deep spiritual longing and unwavering trust in Mary's intercession.
