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Beata es Virgo Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Beata es Virgo Maria by Johann Melchior Caesar — 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
This sacred motet by Johann Melchior Caesar is a setting of Marian texts, suitable for occasions honouring the Virgin Mary. The Latin lyrics focus on her blessed state as the Mother of God, her faith in God's word, and her eternal virginity. The music is written for SATB choir. The text rejoices in her unique role as the one who carried the creator of the world and gave birth to him, while remaining a virgin. It also mentions her exaltation above the choirs of angels and her intercession for us. The piece concludes with Alleluias, underscoring its celebratory and devotional character.
