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Ave Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave Maria by Franz Schubert — Lyrics
Have gratia plena, Dominus tecum;
benedicta tu in mulieribus
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About Ave Maria
The familiar Latin text of the Ave Maria is here set for unison voices. The words, drawn from the Gospel of Luke, offer a prayer of blessing and praise, invoking the Virgin Mary. Schubert's setting, though simple in its vocal line, carries a profound sense of devotion. This sacred motet is a direct and heartfelt musical expression of the text, suitable for moments of contemplation or prayer within a devotional context. Its clarity and directness make it accessible for choirs of all sizes and abilities, focusing attention on the beauty of the words and their spiritual resonance.
