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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.
Solo Soprano · Renato Calcaterra
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Ave Regina coelorum by Giovanni Battista Riccio — 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 coelorum
Giovanni Battista Riccio was a composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. This setting of the Marian votive antiphon Ave Regina coelorum showcases a solo soprano voice. The Latin text, a prayer to Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth, praises her as the root and gate from which the world's light has sprung. It rejoices in her glorious beauty and asks her to pray for us to Christ. Riccio's skillful writing for solo voice allows the devotional text to shine, making this a compelling and accessible liturgical or concert item.
