Franz Schubert (1797-1828):
Ave Maria (Ellens Gesang III/Hymne an die Jungfrau), D. 839
(composed in 1825; first published in 1826 as Op. 52, No. 6)
Text: from Sir Walter Scott?s The Lady of the Lake, trans. Adam Storck
Original Key/Recorded Key: B-flat Major
Teach-Track begins: m. 1
Accompaniment Track begins: m. 1
Pianist: Daniel Michalak
N. B. For the sake of completeness this recording includes all three verses, although traditionally only two are performed (because when uncut the piece is nearly 8 minutes long.)
Ave Maria
Ave Maria! Gratia plena, Dominus tecum.
Greetings Maria! Of grace full, The Lord is with you.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
Blessed are you among women,
Et benedictus fructus ventris tui: Jesus.
And blessed is the fruit of your womb: Jesus.
Ave Maria, Mater Dei,
Greetings Maria, Mother of God,
Ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
Pray for us sinners,
Nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Ave Maria.
Now and in the hour of death ours. Greetings Maria.