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Ave Regina caelorum (not to be confused with {{NoCo|Ave Regina coelorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Votive antiphons
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
ATTTB, ATTBB · Jean-Paul Feo
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Ave Regina caelorum (not to be confused with {{NoCo|Ave Regina coelorum by William Byrd — 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 (not to be confused with {{NoCo|Ave Regina coelorum
This setting of the Marian votive antiphon Ave Regina caelorum is scored for an impressive six voices, divided between ATTTB and ATTBB. William Byrd weaves these voices into a rich texture, creating a solemn and devotional atmosphere. The Latin text addresses Mary as Queen of Heaven and Lady of Angels, hailing her as the root and gate from which the world's light sprang. It continues with a joyful salutation to the glorious Virgin, unsurpassed in beauty, bidding her farewell and asking her to pray for us to Christ. Byrd’s music captures the profound reverence and soaring praise inherent in this ancient liturgical text.
