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Ave Regina coelorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATB · Renato Calcaterra
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Ave Regina coelorum by Alessandro Grandi — 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 coelorum
Alessandro Grandi's setting of the Marian antiphon Ave Regina coelorum opens with a striking interplay between the upper and lower voices. The composer crafts a rich texture for SSATB voices, imbuing the Latin text with devotional intensity. The music moves with a sense of flowing prayer, mirroring the text's invocation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. The composer's mastery of polyphony is evident in the careful weaving of lines, creating moments of both homophonic clarity and imitative grace. This motet offers a profound and beautiful expression of Marian devotion, suitable for services or concerts.
