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Beata es virgo Maria
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.
SATB · Ross Jallo
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Beata es virgo Maria by Hans Leo Hassler — 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
This sacred motet for SATB voices sets a Latin text in praise of the Virgin Mary. The words, drawn from various liturgical sources, celebrate her as the Mother of God, who carried the Creator of the world, and who was found worthy to believe God's promises. The text highlights her perpetual virginity and exalts her above the choirs of angels, imploring her intercession. Hassler's setting would have been composed for Catholic services, and this work showcases his mastery of Renaissance polyphony. The music vividly expresses the reverence and joy of the Marian texts, making it a fitting choice for services and concerts.
