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Beata es Virgo Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Beata es Virgo Maria by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — 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
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina's motet Beata es Virgo Maria is a powerful setting of Marian texts. Scored for SSAB and SATB choirs, this Latin sacred work immerses the listener in the profound reverence of the Renaissance polyphonic tradition. The text celebrates the Virgin Mary, acknowledging her divine maternity, her unwavering faith, and her exalted status among the angelic choirs. It petitions her intercession for all believers. The intricate vocal writing, typical of Palestrina's masterful style, provides a rich sonic landscape for these devotional verses, offering a deeply spiritual experience for both performers and listeners.
