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Ave maris stella
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ave maris stella by Caspar Ett — Lyrics
Ave, maris stella,
Dei Mater alma,
Atque semper Virgo,
Felix caeli porta.
Sumens illud Ave
Gabrielis ore,
Funda nos in pace,
Mutans Evae nomen.
Solve vincla reis,
Profer lumen caecis,
Mala nostra pelle,
Bona cuncta posce
Monstra te esse matrem
Sumat per te preces,
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About Ave maris stella
Caspar Ett's setting of the ancient Marian antiphon Ave maris stella is a significant work from the German Catholic tradition. The Latin text, a prayer to the Virgin Mary, calls her the 'star of the sea' and 'mother of God,' asking for her intercession to guide the faithful, dispel evils, and grant a pure life leading to eternal joy. Ett masterfully crafts this devotional text for a choir, offering parts for both four-part (ATTB) and eight-part (SATB) settings. This flexibility allows choirs of varying sizes to experience the rich harmonies and devotional depth of this sacred hymn, celebrating Mary's role as 'heaven's gate' and intercessor.
