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Beata es Virgo Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSA,ATB · James Gibb
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Beata es Virgo Maria by Giuseppe Terrabugio — 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
For Marian feasts, this setting of the antiphon Beata es Virgo Maria celebrates the Virgin Mary’s blessedness. The text, in Latin, praises her for bearing Christ, the creator of the world, and for her eternal virginity. It also refers to her faith in God’s word and her role as Mother of God, interceding for us. The composer Giuseppe Terrabugio sets this devotional text for a divided choir, with SSA voices sung by sopranos and altos, and ATB voices by altos and tenors. This arrangement allows for rich harmonic possibilities and contrasts, making it suitable for services or concerts during Marian occasions.
