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Ave sanctissima Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave sanctissima Maria by Jean Mouton — Lyrics
Ave sanctissima Maria
mater Dei, regina caeli,
porta paradisi, domina mundi,
singularis pura
tu es virgo, tu concepisti Jesum
sine peccato
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About Ave sanctissima Maria
Jean Mouton’s Ave sanctissima Maria is a sacred motet for SATB choir. The Latin text is a Marian antiphon, addressing the Virgin Mary as the mother of God, queen of heaven, gate of paradise, and lady of the world. It praises her purity and virginity, noting her conception of Jesus without sin and her role as the creator and savior of all. The motet then pleads for liberation from all evils and intercession for the singers' sins. Mouton crafts a rich polyphonic setting that enhances the devotional text, making it a fitting choice for moments of reflection and prayer.
