Ave Domina Sancta Maria

This sacred motet for four voices (ATTB) by Alexander Agricola sets a Latin text in praise of the Virgin Mary. The music opens with a focus on the interplay of the voices, creating a rich texture. The text addresses Mary as Lady, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven, and Gate of Paradise, acknowledging her unique purity and her role in the conception and birth of Christ. It continues with a plea for liberation from evils and a prayer for the singer's sins. Agricola's setting would have been composed for liturgical use during the Renaissance.