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Beata es virgo Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Beata es virgo Maria by Jacobus Clemens non Papa — Lyrics
;Version 1
Beata es, Virgo Maria,
quae Dominum portasti creatorem mundi:
Genuisti eum, qui te fecit,
et in aeternum permanes virgo.
Alleluia.
Ave Maria gratia plena, Dominus tecum.
;Version 2
Beata es, Virgo Maria, quae credidisti Domino;
perficientur[perfecta sunt] in te, quae dicta sunt tibi a Domino.
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About Beata es virgo Maria
Jacobus Clemens non Papa was a leading composer of sacred polyphony in the Low Countries during the Renaissance. This motet, Beata es virgo Maria, is a prime example of his skill in setting sacred Latin texts. Scored for SATB choir, the work draws on Marian antiphons and liturgical texts to praise the Virgin Mary. The composer vividly portrays the exultation of Mary as the Mother of God, highlighting her unique role in salvation history and her intercession for believers. Clemens's masterful contrapuntal writing and sensitive text setting combine to create a moving and devotional musical experience, suitable for services and concerts.
