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L'Antifona Ave Regina Cælorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Laude
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L'Antifona Ave Regina Cælorum by Michel' Angelo Cancineo — 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 L'Antifona Ave Regina Cælorum
This sacred laude offers a setting of the Marian antiphon Ave Regina Cælorum, a text sung in honour of the Virgin Mary. It is suitable for liturgical occasions throughout the year, particularly during Marian feasts. The composer weaves the Latin text with an Italian title and the genre designation 'laude' suggests a tradition of devotional song. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic possibilities, making it an engaging choice for a choir. The text itself calls on Mary as Queen of Heaven and Lady of Angels, rejoicing in her glory and beauty, and imploring her to intercede with Christ for us.
