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Gaude Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gaude Maria by Antonio Lotti — Lyrics
Gaude Maria Virgo, cunctas haereses sola interemisti.
Quae Gabrielis archangeli dictis, credidisti.
Dum Virgo Deum et hominem genuisti:
et post partum Virgo inviolata permansisti.
Dei genitrix, intercede pro nobis.
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About Gaude Maria
This motet by Antonio Lotti is an excellent choice for Marian feast days or services throughout the liturgical year. Set for SATB choir, it is sung in Latin and draws its text from the liturgy. The opening words, Gaude Maria Virgo, invite joyful reflection on the Virgin Mary's unique role in salvation history, emphasizing her purity and her intercessory power. Lotti's setting is both devotional and musically rewarding, offering a rich harmonic language and opportunities for expressive choral singing. Victoria's added text amplifies the celebratory Alleluia, making this a powerful and uplifting piece for experienced choirs.
