Ave Maria alta stirps

This rich motet by Jacquet de Mantua sets a devotional Latin text in praise of the Virgin Mary. The words speak of Mary as the noble lineage, the lily of chastity, the valley of humility, the rose of divine charity, and the fount of grace. The composer weaves these poetic images into a lush texture for five voices (ATTTB). As a sacred motet from the Renaissance, it offers a profound and moving musical reflection on Marian themes, suitable for services or concerts.