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Ave maris stella (Men's Voices)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ave maris stella (Men's Voices) by Franciszek Walczyński — 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 (Men's Voices)
Franciszek Walczyński's setting of the Marian antiphon Ave maris stella is written for TTB men's voices. The Latin text, a well-known hymn to the Virgin Mary, addresses her as the 'star of the sea' and 'mother of God', asking for her intercession and protection. The verses speak of her role in salvation history, from receiving Gabriel's greeting to her unique purity and role as intercessor for humanity. The composer's setting likely reflects the devotional and prayerful nature of the text, offering a solemn and reverent musical interpretation for a men's choir. The hymn concludes with praise to the Trinity.
