Ave Maria
This setting of the traditional “Hail Mary” prayer takes a new approach, employing a lullaby rhythm in F minor. The voices become a haunting plea for forgiveness and intercession. The piano accompaniment provides support for the singers while still maintaining its own voice.
| Duration: | 5-10 Minutes |
| Sacred or Secular: | Sacred |
| Descriptive Tags: | Adoration, Blessing, Christian, Comfort, Ethereal, Liturgical text, Lullaby, Mother, Praise, Prayer, PROJECT : ENCORE, Repentance, Traditional, Virgin Mary |
| Language: | Latin |
| Voicing: | SSA |
| Instrumentation: | Piano |
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