Ave virgo gloriosa

This rich SATB motet sets a beautiful Latin text in praise of the Virgin Mary. The words speak of her glory, her grace, and her mercy, comparing her to a precious jewel and a blooming rose. They invoke her protection against enemies and ask her to receive us at the hour of death. The text continues to extol her as a glorious and exalted lady, who nourished her creator and, through her divine offspring, restored what sorrowful Eve had taken away. She is hailed as the window of heaven, through which the sorrowful may enter the stars. Compère's setting offers a moving musical reflection on these devotional verses, exploring the profound spiritual significance of Mary's role in salvation.