Giacomo Gozzini
Ave Maria
(2024)
for soprano
Duration: 3'
Solos:
soprano
Ave Maria
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Work introduction
Certainly the most widespread Marian prayer in the Western Catholic Church, the antiphon “Ave Maria” has been set to music over the centuries by eminent composers, resulting in marvelous creations, some of which are particularly renowned. Despite the great variety among these compositions, certain characteristic elements can occasionally be observed, such as a lilting or processional rhythm, or the extreme singability of the vocal line. These features, in some way, reflect a compositional approach rooted in a single principle closely tied to mysticism and spirituality.