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Ave Maria I
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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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.
S · Manfred Hößl
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Ave Maria I by Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens — Lyrics
Have gratia plena, Dominus tecum;
benedicta tu in mulieribus
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About Ave Maria I
Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens' Ave Maria I is a solo motet for soprano voice, sung in Latin. The text is a traditional Marian antiphon, and Lemmens sets the words of the Angelic Salutation to a flowing, lyrical melody. The music unfolds with a gentle, devotional character, its arcing phrases and devotional spirit ideal for a solo sacred offering. The clear, expressive vocal line allows the beauty of the text and the composer's devotional intent to shine through. This setting would grace any service or recital seeking a moment of serene reflection.
