A little gem in the Renaissance repertoire with a strong flavor of Medieval tonality.
This score comes with a Tone 4 alternate plainchant setting from the Liber Usualis replete with a drone recommendation and simple polyphonic ending for each verse.
This is perfect for solemn Vespers or as a motet for Marian feasts.
Ave Maris Stella | Goudimel | TTB | 2-6'
Hail, bright star of ocean, God's own Mother blest, Ever sinless Virgin, Gate of heavenly rest.
Taking that sweet Ave Which from Gabriel came, Peace confirm within us, Changing Eva's name.
Break the captives' fetters, Light on blindness pour, All our ills expelling, Every bliss implore.
Show thyself a Mother; MaytheWordDivine, Born for us thy Infant, Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling, Mildest of the mild, Freed from guilt, preserve us, Pure and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless, Make our way secure, Till we find in Jesus, Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven To the AlmightyThree, Father, Son and Spirit, One same glorybe.
Amen.