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Ave regina caelorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Votive antiphons
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Ave regina caelorum by Francisco Valls — Lyrics
Ave Regina coelorum,
Ave Domina Angelorum:
Salve radix, salve porta, [or Salve, radix sancta,]
Ex qua mundo lux est orta:
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About Ave regina caelorum
This majestic setting of the votive antiphon Ave Regina caelorum by Francisco Valls is ideal for occasions celebrating the Blessed Virgin Mary, particularly during the Marian liturgical season from Advent to Purification. The text, a prayer to Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth, implores her intercession. Valls’s grand double SATB setting, sung in Latin, reflects the text’s fervent devotion, with rich harmonies and contrapuntal lines that build to moments of great splendour. The antiphonal nature of the double choir lends itself to dramatic spatial effects, making this a powerful and moving choice for sacred services.
