This edition was prepared by Alexander Reuter — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Ave Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
Preview
0
0
4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Ave Maria by Giuseppe Verdi — Lyrics
Have gratia plena, Dominus tecum;
benedicta tu in mulieribus
Read full lyrics
About Ave Maria
Giuseppe Verdi's Ave Maria is a powerful setting of the traditional Latin Marian antiphon. Scored for SATB choir, this sacred motet draws on the rich tradition of Catholic church music. The text, familiar from the Hail Mary prayer, speaks of divine grace and blessing. Verdi's setting is both devotional and musically compelling, suitable for liturgical occasions or concert performance. The composer's characteristic dramatic flair is evident even in this sacred context, bringing a profound sense of reverence and spiritual depth to the familiar words.
