Ave Maria no.2

The familiar words of the Ave Maria are set here for two-part women's voices (SA) in a devotional setting. The text, a Marian antiphon drawn from the Gospel of Luke, expresses the angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb." Antonio Grimaldi's setting is a sacred motet, allowing the choir director to introduce a piece of Latin sacred repertoire to their ensemble. Its straightforward SA voicing makes it accessible for choirs seeking to explore Renaissance-style motets with a clear and resonant sound.