This edition was prepared by Alexander Reuter — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Ave Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 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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Ave Maria by Johannes Brahms — Lyrics
Have gratia plena, Dominus tecum;
benedicta tu in mulieribus
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About Ave Maria
Johannes Brahms's Ave Maria is a sacred motet for SSAA voices, sung in Latin. The text is a prayer to the Virgin Mary, beginning with the words of the Angel Gabriel: 'Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.' Brahms sets this familiar Marian antiphon with rich, layered harmonies that build to moments of profound intensity. The flowing melodic lines and careful control of texture create a devotional atmosphere, making it a powerful and moving rendition of this classic liturgical text. The piece is well-suited for choirs looking for a substantial yet accessible sacred work.
