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Ave maris stella
Staff Notation • Sacred, Canons
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Ave maris stella by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck — Lyrics
Ave, maris stella,
Dei Mater alma,
Atque semper Virgo,
Felix caeli porta.
Sumens illud Ave
Gabrielis ore,
Funda nos in pace,
Mutans Evae nomen.
Solve vincla reis,
Profer lumen caecis,
Mala nostra pelle,
Bona cuncta posce
Monstra te esse matrem
Sumat per te preces,
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About Ave maris stella
Sweelinck’s setting of the Marian antiphon Ave maris stella for TTB voices unfolds with a compelling interplay of voices, creating a rich sonic texture. The composer masterfully crafts the contrapuntal lines, drawing the listener into the devotional spirit of the Latin text. This is a sacred work that highlights the composer’s skill in imitative writing. The voices are treated with independence, yet coalesce to form a unified expression of prayer and adoration. The music moves with a serene and confident flow, perfectly matching the text’s plea for guidance and protection from the Virgin Mary, the 'star of the sea'.
