Ave Maria, S. 38

Liszt’s Ave Maria is a sacred motet for SATB choir, setting the traditional Latin text of the Hail Mary. This setting is often sung during services, especially those honouring the Virgin Mary. The composer’s response to the text is both prayerful and majestic, with flowing melodic lines and rich harmonic support. The choir is called upon to deliver the familiar words with devotional intensity, reflecting the sacred nature of the Marian antiphon. The music moves with a sense of awe and reverence, building to moments of profound beauty. It is a deeply felt setting that resonates with spiritual conviction.