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Ave Regina celorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Votive antiphons
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Ave Regina celorum by Anonymous — Lyrics
Ave regina caelorum
Mater regis angelorum
o Maria flos virginum
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About Ave Regina celorum
This devotional setting of the Marian votive antiphon Ave Regina caelorum is for three voices (ATB). The Latin text, which addresses Mary as Queen of Heaven and Mother of the King of Angels, evokes her purity and intercessory power. The composer paints a vivid picture of Mary as a rose or lily, and implores her to pray to her Son for the salvation of the faithful. This is a beautiful example of sacred music from the Renaissance period, likely intended for liturgical use or private devotion.
