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Ave Regina coelorum II
Staff Notation • Sacred, Votive antiphons
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Ave Regina coelorum II by Giovanni Rovetta — 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 II
Giovanni Rovetta's Ave Regina coelorum II is a setting of a popular Marian votive antiphon. The Latin text, invoking Mary as Queen of Heaven and Gate of Life, expresses praise and entreats her to pray for believers. Rovetta's composition for two sopranos and two tenors presents this devotional text with clarity and musical interest. The scoring for two pairs of voices allows for rich contrapuntal interplay and effective textual declamation, making it a suitable choice for services or concerts focusing on Marian devotion or Renaissance sacred music.
