Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Ave Maria is a renowned motet composed by the Spanish Renaissance composer. Victoria, considered one of the greatest composers of sacred music during the 16th century, infused his works with deep spirituality and intricate polyphony. His Ave Maria reflects these qualities, making it one of his most beloved pieces.
Latin Text:
Ave Maria, gratia plena,
Dominus tecum,
Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
Et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
Ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
Nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.
Amen.
English Translation:
Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with you,
Blessed are you among women,
And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.