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Ave Regina caelorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave Regina caelorum by Fabio Fresi — Lyrics
Ave Regina coelorum,
Ave Domina Angelorum:
Salve radix, salve porta, [or Salve, radix sancta,]
Ex qua mundo lux est orta:
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About Ave Regina caelorum
This soaring motet unfolds the Marian antiphon Ave Regina caelorum, a prayer to Mary as Queen of Heaven and Lady of Angels. The composer Fabio Fresi paints a vivid picture of her virtues, calling her the 'root' and 'gate' from which the world's light was born. The text rejoices in her unique beauty, 'glorious above all', and implores her to intercede with Christ on our behalf. Fresi sets this rich Latin text for a substantial choir, with contrasting SAATB and SATTB parts that create a devotional soundscape. The intricate vocal writing allows for a dramatic and emotionally resonant interpretation of this ancient text.
