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Ave Maria (LOURDES HYMN) is sung in Italian, French.

Ave Maria (LOURDES HYMN) — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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SATB

Edition by Veronica Brandt

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Added Jul 29, 2026

9 editions of this piece

Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.

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Format: Staff

Language: Italian, French

Pages: 1 page

This edition was prepared by Veronica Brandt — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Ave Maria (LOURDES HYMN) — Lyrics

E l’ora che pia la squilla fedel, Le note c’invia dell’ Ave del ciel Ave, ave, ave Maria! Con gli angeli oranti sul nitido pian, del Gave il sussurro ripete lontan. La pia Benedetta sul chiaro ruscel, radiosa s’affretta in luce di ciel. Un’aura l’investe sul muto sentier, di grazia celeste le annuncia il mister. La Vergine bella la Madre d’amor, nell’antro risplende di vivo baglior. Dal braccio le pende dell’Ave il tesor, che immagine rende d’un serto di fior. La pia fanciulletta si sente smarrir, ma il cielo, beata, le par di salir. La bianca Signora l’invita a tornar

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About Ave Maria (LOURDES HYMN)

This setting of the Ave Maria is well-suited for liturgical occasions, perhaps at Marian feasts or processions, where its Italian and French lyrics can resonate with a congregation. The traditional melody, arranged for SATB choir, offers a familiar and devotional atmosphere. The text evokes the apparitions at Lourdes, describing the Virgin Mary's radiant appearance and her message of prayer. The choir's rich harmonies will amplify the sacred imagery of the Virgin, the angels, and the miraculous grotta, creating a profound spiritual experience for both performers and listeners. Its straightforward melodic lines and devotional sentiment make it an accessible yet moving choice for sacred music programming.