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Ave maris stella H 67
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ave maris stella H 67 by Marc-Antoine Charpentier — 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 H 67
Sung in Latin, this setting of the Marian hymn Ave maris stella is by Marc-Antoine Charpentier. It is scored for SATBBB choir, with the text praying for the intercession of the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. The music follows the traditional hymn structure, moving from supplication to praise, asking Mary, the 'star of the sea', to guide and protect the faithful, to grant purity and safe passage, and to help them rejoice in seeing Jesus. The text is a rich meditation on Mary’s role as mother, virgin, and heavenly gate, invoking her to transform Eve's legacy and offer solace and guidance to sinners and the blind. Charpentier's setting is a profound expression of devotion, suitable for Marian feasts or general liturgical occasions.
