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Ave Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Partsongs
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Ave Maria by Frederick Delius — Lyrics
Ave Maria! Meer und Himmel ruh’n,
Von allen Türmen hallt der Glocken Ton,
Ave Maria! Lasst von ird’schen Tun,
Zur Jungfrau betet, zu der Jungfrau Sohn,
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About Ave Maria
Frederick Delius's Ave Maria is a setting for SATB choir of a German text. The words invoke the Virgin Mary, asking for a respite from earthly concerns to pray to her and her son. The text describes the heavenly hosts kneeling before the Father's throne, their songs descending through clouds of roses, creating a serene and majestic atmosphere. Delius's setting likely reflects this devotional and contemplative mood, offering a contemplative sacred piece for mixed-voice choirs. Its rich harmonic language and expressive melodic lines would have been typical of the composer's style, aiming to convey the profound spiritual imagery of the text.
