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Beata es virgo Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Beata es virgo Maria by Wilhelmus Formellis — Lyrics
;Version 1
Beata es, Virgo Maria,
quae Dominum portasti creatorem mundi:
Genuisti eum, qui te fecit,
et in aeternum permanes virgo.
Alleluia.
Ave Maria gratia plena, Dominus tecum.
;Version 2
Beata es, Virgo Maria, quae credidisti Domino;
perficientur[perfecta sunt] in te, quae dicta sunt tibi a Domino.
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About Beata es virgo Maria
Wilhelmus Formellis was a composer active in the 16th century, and this motet, Beata es, Virgo Maria, is a fine example of sacred Renaissance part-music. The rich SAATBB voicing is employed to great effect, supporting a text drawn from Marian antiphons and biblical verses. The Latin lyrics praise the Virgin Mary, recognizing her unique role as the mother of Christ and her eternal virginity. The music vividly reflects the text's devotional sentiment, with soaring lines and contrapuntal textures that build to moments of profound expression. The motet's devotional quality and its substantial choral writing make it a compelling choice for a cappella performance.
