Ave Regina II

Johann Kaspar Aiblinger served as Kapellmeister at the Bavarian court, and his sacred music reflects the rich tradition of Catholic church music. This setting of the Marian antiphon Ave Regina coelorum is written for SATB choir in Latin. The text, a prayer to Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth, expresses reverence for her role as the 'root' and 'gate' from which light has sprung into the world. It continues with a jubilant address to the glorious Virgin, praising her beauty and beseeching her to intercede for us with Christ. Aiblinger’s composition likely offers a clear and expressive setting of these time-honoured words, suitable for liturgical use or concert performance.