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Gaude Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gaude Maria by Ascanio Trombetti — Lyrics
Gaude Maria Virgo, cunctas haereses sola interemisti.
Quae Gabrielis archangeli dictis, credidisti.
Dum Virgo Deum et hominem genuisti:
et post partum Virgo inviolata permansisti.
Dei genitrix, intercede pro nobis.
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About Gaude Maria
Ascanio Trombetti's Gaude Maria is a resplendent setting for double choir (SATB.SATB) of a Latin text in praise of the Virgin Mary. The music opens with a jubilant declamation, immediately establishing a mood of exultation. Trombetti explores the rich sonorities of the double choir, creating intricate contrapuntal textures and grand, homophonic passages that build to powerful climaxes. The text, a Marian antiphon, speaks of Mary's unique role in overcoming heresy and her virginal conception and perpetual virginity. The composer vividly portrays the text's profound theological statements through music of great energy and devotion, making this a truly celebratory motet.
