Gounod had
no qualms about arranging
well-known works by
earlier masters after his
own fashion. Thus in 1852
he added a melody with
its own operatic climax
to the famous arpeggios
of the C-major Prelude
BWV 846 from Bach's
Well-Tempered Clavier. He
first published
instrumental versions of
it under the title
�M�ditationï¿
½, then tried fitting
various texts to the
melody until in 1859 he
arrived at the definitive
vocal version using the
text of the Ave Maria.
Already by the 1890s it
was claimed that
�[we] have heard
this sweet melody
innumerable times from
the best lady
singers�, and its
popularity has continued
to the present day.
Reason enough, then, for
Henle Verlag to publish
an Urtext edition of this
worldwide hit, based on
the sources and with
appropriate critical
commentary. In 1859, at
the same time as the
original edition for high
voice, editions for
middle and low voice,
presumably commissioned
by the publishers, were
also issued. Following
this model, the Henle
Urtext edition of
�Ave Maria� is
also offered in two
transpositions for the
lower register.
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SATBB choir SKU: CA.991610 Aus: Musica Mariana. Composed by Peter ...(+)
SATBB choir
SKU:
CA.991610
Aus:
Musica Mariana.
Composed by Peter
Kiesewetter. Edited by
Kurt Suttner. Carus
Novus. German title: Ave
Maria. Sacred, Motets;
Occasions: Feasts of the
Blessed Virgin Mary,
Hymns in praise of the
Virgin Mary. Full score.
Op. 59, No. 1. Duration 5
minutes. Carus Verlag #CV
09.916/10. Published by
Carus Verlag (CA.991610).
Aus: Sechs Marianische Hymnen. By Josef Gabriel Rheinberger. For Solo Soprano (T...(+)
Aus: Sechs Marianische
Hymnen. By Josef Gabriel
Rheinberger. For Solo
Soprano (T), Organ.
Occasions: Feasts of the
Blessed Virgin Mary,
Hymns in praise of the
Virgin Mary. Score.
Language: Latin/English.
Composed 1888. 171 no.
1a. 4 pages. Duration 4
min. Published by Carus
Verlag (German import).
Piano SKU: SP.ME1029 Composed by Charles Francois Gounod and Johann Sebat...(+)
Piano
SKU:
SP.ME1029
Composed by
Charles Francois Gounod
and Johann Sebatian Bach.
Solo; Classical. Score.
Santorella Publications
#ME1029. Published by
Santorella Publications
(SP.ME1029).
ISBN
9781585607419.
The
Masterpiece Edition
series, published
exclusively by Santorella
Publications, is a
collection of original
piano works, as well as
challenging arrangements
and transcriptions
designed for the
experienced to advanced
pianist. The series is
meticulously engraved and
printed on heavy cover
stock and quality paper
to last for generations.
With original works from
the great masters, Bach,
Beethoven, Mozart, and
alike, as well as
arrangements and
transcriptions from some
of the greatest works of
all time, these
Masterpiece Editions are
sure to be popular
favorites while enhancing
the repertoire of most
any serious pianist. In
this case, we are
extremely proud to
release the original,
unedited, Masterpiece
Edition of Ave Maria
written by Johann
Sebastian Bach and
Charles Gounod in its
purest form. Our ultimate
goal is to emphasize the
necessity of exceptional
quality in printed sheet
music. This original
concert piano edition of
Ave Maria is adapted to
Prelude No.1 from, The
Well-Tempered Clavier.
Composed by Johann
Sebastian Bach with
lyrical collaboration
from Charles Gounod, this
gorgeous melody has been
performed in weddings and
holiday celebrations for
centuries. This
Masterpiece Edition of
Ave Maria, transcribed
from Bach's original
piano masterworks by
Jonathon Robbins, is
magnificent and an
invaluable addition to
every serious piano
student's or professional
pianist's classical
repertoire.
4 parts mixed choir, piano - Level 2-3 SKU: HF.FH-5141 Vier Bearbeitun...(+)
4 parts mixed choir,
piano - Level 2-3
SKU:
HF.FH-5141
Vier
Bearbeitungen aus drei
Jahrhunderten.
Composed by Various.
Edited by Bokhyan.
Arranged by Bokhyan.
Sheet music. Friedrich
Hofmeister Musikverlag
#FH 5141. Published by
Friedrich Hofmeister
Musikverlag (HF.FH-5141).
ISBN 9790203451419.
8.3 x 11.7
inches.
1. Ave
Maria (C. Saint-Saens);
2. Ave Maria (H.Bokhyan);
3. Ave Maria
(J.S.Bach/Ch.Gounod); 4.
Panis angelicus
(C.Franck).
Ave Maria Facil Piano seul - Facile Unión Musical Ediciones
Piano - Grade 2 SKU: BT.MUSUME18179 Composed by Franz Schubert. Sacred. B...(+)
Piano - Grade 2
SKU:
BT.MUSUME18179
Composed by Franz
Schubert. Sacred. Book
Only. 4 pages. Union
Musical Ediciones
#MUSUME18179. Published
by Union Musical
Ediciones
(BT.MUSUME18179).
Franz
Schubert’s song
Ave Maria is among his
very most famous works
and one of the best-loved
works of he classical
repertoire. In this
version published by the
Spanish Musical Union in
1945, the song has been
adapted for solo Piano
and the key transposed
from B flat to
C.Schubert’s Ave
Maria was originally
composed in 1825 as one
of seven songs created
from the epic poem The
Lady of the Lake by
Walter Scott, written to
set the German
translation of the work.
The song was fairly
quickly adapted for the
words of the Catholic
prayer Ave Maria and the
Schubert melody is now
frequently performed in
the religious
context.
America's All-Time Favorite Songs for God and Country (Library of Series). Arran...(+)
America's All-Time
Favorite Songs for God
and Country (Library of
Series). Arranged by Amy
Appleby. Music Sales
America. Gospel, Sacred,
Sacred. Softcover. 320
pages. Music Sales
#AM985314. Published by
Music Sales
SSAATTBB choir, a cappella - Difficult SKU: PL.0011 Composed by Peter Pin...(+)
SSAATTBB choir, a
cappella - Difficult
SKU: PL.0011
Composed by Peter Pindar
Stearns. Cathedral.
Choral, General. Octavo.
Paraclete Press #0011.
Published by Paraclete
Press (PL.0011).
This is an
extraordinary setting of
a beloved text. Its many
challenges will stimulate
choirs of advanced
abilities and will
provide endless
possibilities for
interpretation. The piece
opens with the male
voices singing a long
melody that builds until
all voices have sung it.
Dominus tecum is then set
quite chromatically as a
stark contrast to the
simple modality of the
opening. A contrapuntal
section follows which
reaches a broad climax at
the words Sancta Maria
Mater Dei. A lovely
ascending phrase is
repeated three times: Ave
maria. The piece
concludes with an Amen
setting using the opening
material and ends in the
major mode. This is a
major addition to the
choral repertory and
advanced choirs will find
it a stimulating and
refreshing challenge.
Ave Maria Chorale SATB SATB divisi, A Cappella - Intermédiaire Laurendale Associates
SATB choir divisi (a cappella) - Late Intermediate SKU: MN.CH-1296 Compos...(+)
SATB choir divisi (a
cappella) - Late
Intermediate
SKU:
MN.CH-1296
Composed
by Andrew Bonacci.
Catholic Year A
Immaculate Conception.
21st Century. Choral
score. Laurendale
Associates #CH-1296.
Published by Laurendale
Associates (MN.CH-1296).
UPC:
765844005764.
Ave
Maria was composed for
the University of Kansas
Choirs, and dedicated
with appreciation to
Simon Carrington (Kings
Singers). It was
premiered by the Oread
Consort at Edington
Priori Church in
Wiltshire, England in May
of 1997. The Gregg Smith
Singers brought new life
to this work at the 2000
Adirondack Festival of
American Music in Saranac
Lake, and followed with a
recording on the Living
Artist series. This piece
was inspired by Gyorgy
Ligeti's setting of Lux
Aeterna (1966), as well
as by Giuseppe Verdi's
Ave Maria, the scala
enigmatica armonizzata a
Quattro voci (1898). It
is shaped by a series of
breath-like harmonic
swells leading to
climactic homophonic
statements of the text,
with strident voice
pairings yearning for
resolution. New York
writer Watson Bosler
describes the work as an
iridescent wash of color
as an intricate web of
interrelated melodic and
rhythmic themesThis Ave
hymns not the sugar-water
Virgin of Gounod or
Scott, but rather the
powerful Goddess Yeats
depicts: The Roman Empire
stood appalled:/ It
dropped the reins of
peace and war/ When that
fierce virgin and her
Star/ Out of the fabulous
darkness called.
Composed by George Arthur. Contemporary. Choral part(s). With Standard notation....(+)
Composed by George
Arthur. Contemporary.
Choral part(s). With
Standard notation. 16
pages. Universal Edition
#UE21715. Published by
Universal Edition
(PR.UE021715).
SATB Choir and Organ SKU: HL.14041505 Composed by John Tavener. Music Sal...(+)
SATB Choir and Organ
SKU: HL.14041505
Composed by John Tavener.
Music Sales America.
Classical. Choral Score.
Chester Music #CH73766.
Published by Chester
Music (HL.14041505).
UPC:
884088567941.
Ex
Maria Virgine was
commissioned by Timothy
Brown and the Choir of
Clare College, Cambridge,
with the generous support
of Paul Lee.
The
first performance was
given on 12th December
2008 in the Chapel of St
John'sCollege, Cambridge,
by the Choir of Clare
College, Cambridge with
Simon Thomas Jacobs
(organ) conducted by
Timothy Brown.
Ave Maria Piano Solo, Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Francois Gounod...(+)
Ave Maria Piano Solo,
Composed by Johann
Sebastian Bach, Charles
Francois Gounod
Abide With Me Vocal And
Piano
Be Still, My Soul Vocal
And Piano
Day By Day Vocal And
Piano
God Will Take Care Of You
Vocal And Piano
He Leadeth Me Vocal And
Piano
His Eyes Is On The
Sparrow Vocal And Piano
I Must Tell Jesus Vocal
And Piano
I Need Thee Every Hour
Vocal And Piano
In The Garden Vocal And
Piano
A Mighty Fortress Is Our
God Vocal And Piano
Moment By Moment Vocal
And Piano
Savior, Like A Shepherd
Lead Us Vocal And Piano
Thou Will Keep, Him In
Perfect Peace Vocal And
Piano
'tis So Sweet To Trust In
Jesus Vocal And Piano
What A Friend We Have In
Jesus Vocal And Piano
Music for Solemn Moments
arranged by Jerry Ray.
For voice and piano.
Piano Collection; Piano
Supplemental. Sacred.
Late Intermediate.
Songbook. Vocal melody,
lyrics, piano
accompaniment and chord
names. 44 pages.
Published by Alfred Music
Publishing
Composed by Michael
Haydn. Edited by Charles
H. Sherman. Ave Maria In
F (Offertorium) Mh 72.
Sacred vocal music,
Feasts of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, Hymns in
praise of the Virgin
Mary. Set of Orchestra
Parts. Composed 1765. MH
72. Duration 5 minutes.
Carus Verlag #CV
50.345/19. Published by
Carus Verlag
(CA.5034519).
ISBN
9790007145491. Key: F
major. Language:
Latin.
The present
offertory Ave Maria is
one of Haydn's earliest
Salzburg sacred
compositions. Dating, in
all probability, from the
year 1765, it displays
the modest means and
genial lyricism that is
typical of his music from
the time. Score and parts
available separately -
see item CA.5034500.
SA chorus with soprano voice solo, a cappella - Medium Difficult SKU: PL.9411...(+)
SA chorus with soprano
voice solo, a cappella -
Medium Difficult
SKU:
PL.9411
Composed by
Randall Giles.
Cathedral/Parish. Choral,
Chant, Christmas,
General. Octavo.
Paraclete Press #9411.
Published by Paraclete
Press (PL.9411).
This setting
for women's voices takes
its simplicity from the
text. This is a short
carol, which repeats the
text Ave Maria three
times. The opening
refrain is written
homophonically with a
predominant use of major
seconds. The middle verse
section is an
unaccompanied soprano
solo set in English. The
final refrain
incorporates a descant
taken from the solo verse
which brings all three
voices together.
Ave
Maria, gracia Dei plena;
There is no rose; A Carol
for Peace; Jesu for thy
mercy endless are all
push the envelope pieces
(epecially the second),
and for that reason are
worth a look by composers
who are interested in
seeing some of the
current outer limits for
church and choral music.
As for performance, they
are for advanced church
groups or college choirs
only. Not for the timid!
- Association of Anglican
Musicians Journal.
Composed by Michael
Haydn. Edited by Charles
H. Sherman. Ave Maria In
F (Offertorium) Mh 72.
Sacred vocal music,
Feasts of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, Hymns in
praise of the Virgin
Mary. Single Part, Violin
1. Composed 1765. MH 72.
2 pages. Duration 5
minutes. Carus Verlag #CV
50.345/11. Published by
Carus Verlag
(CA.5034511).
ISBN
9790007081393. Key: F
major. Language:
Latin.
The present
offertory Ave Maria is
one of Haydn's earliest
Salzburg sacred
compositions. Dating, in
all probability, from the
year 1765, it displays
the modest means and
genial lyricism that is
typical of his music from
the time. Score and part
available separately -
see item CA.5034500.
High voice and piano SKU: LM.26564 Composed by Jacqueline Bonnardot. Jacq...(+)
High voice and piano
SKU: LM.26564
Composed by Jacqueline
Bonnardot. Jacqueline
Bonnardot. Classical.
Score. Editions Henry
Lemoine #26564. Published
by Editions Henry Lemoine
(LM.26564).
ISBN
9790230965644.
GOUN
OD : Ave Maria - BIZET :
Agnus Dei - SCHUBERT :
Ave Maria - FRANCK :
Panis Angelicus.
By Josef Gabriel Rheinberger. Edited by Graulich, Gunter. Occasions: Feasts of t...(+)
By Josef Gabriel
Rheinberger. Edited by
Graulich, Gunter.
Occasions: Feasts of the
Blessed Virgin Mary,
Hymns in praise of the
Virgin Mary; Use during
church year: Advent.
Score. 4 pages. Published
by Carus Verlag (German
import).
Composed
by Johannes Brahms.
German title: Ave Maria
op.12. Sacred vocal
music, Feasts of the
Blessed Virgin Mary,
Hymns in praise of the
Virgin Mary. Single Part,
Double Bass. Composed
1858. Op. 12. 2 pages.
Duration 5 minutes. Carus
Verlag #CV 40.180/15.
Published by Carus Verlag
(CA.4018015).
ISBN
9790007064099. Key: F
major. Language:
Latin/English.
Brah
ms's Ave Maria was
composed in 1858. The
widely-held opinions in
the literature on Brahms
- that the work has
justifiably been
forgotten, the
part-writing is
monotonous and the style
and diction is ponderous
- don't do justice to a
truly charming piece,
based on folksong-like
models. Score and part
available separately -
see item CA.4018000.
Tuba and piano SKU: P2.90082 Composed by Max Bruch. Arranged by Patrick G...(+)
Tuba and piano
SKU:
P2.90082
Composed by
Max Bruch. Arranged by
Patrick Geren. Solo
music, Romantic.
Published by Potenza
Music (P2.90082).
Max Bruch's
'Ave Maria', Op.61 for
Cello & Orchestra
(composed/published in
1892) was based off an
earlier motif presented
in Bruch's dramatic
cantata, 'Das
Feuerkreuz', Op.52 (The
Fiery Cross) for Soprano.
The edition with Trombone
Choir was produced for
Dr. Aaron Tindall and the
Ithaca College Trombone
Troupe whom premiered it
at the Northeast Regional
Tuba & Euphonium
Conference (NERTEC),
hosted at Ithaca College
in 2013. The extensive
melodic passages and
Bruch's unique harmonic
language will challenge
the performer to maintain
an emotional dialogue
with the audience. 'Ave
Maria' is a truly
masterful work by the
composer.
Solo soprano voice, 2
violin, viola, 2 cello,
contrabass
SKU:
CA.9125012
Volgarizzata da
Dante. Composed by
Giuseppe Verdi. Edited by
Otto Biba. Coppenrath
Series. Ave Maria
1901201. Sacred vocal
music, Feasts of the
Blessed Virgin Mary,
Hymns in praise of the
Virgin Mary. Single Part,
Violin 2. Composed 1880.
2 pages. Carus Verlag #CV
91.250/12. Published by
Carus Verlag
(CA.9125012).
ISBN
9790007234362. Key: B
minor. Language:
Italian.
The Ave
Maria is suited for
performance in a smaller
setting. Instead of the
Latin text Verdi set the
Italian version, which
during his lifetime was
still ascribed to Dante.
The Carus edition makes
this work accessible in
its original form. Score
and part available
separately - see item
CA.9125000.
Composed
by Johannes Brahms.
German title: Ave Maria
op.12. Sacred vocal
music, Feasts of the
Blessed Virgin Mary,
Hymns in praise of the
Virgin Mary. Single Part,
Violin 2. Composed 1858.
Op. 12. 2 pages. Duration
5 minutes. Carus Verlag
#CV 40.180/12. Published
by Carus Verlag
(CA.4018012).
ISBN
9790007064068. Key: F
major. Language:
Latin/English.
Brah
ms's Ave Maria was
composed in 1858. The
widely-held opinions in
the literature on Brahms
- that the work has
justifiably been
forgotten, the
part-writing is
monotonous and the style
and diction is ponderous
- don't do justice to a
truly charming piece,
based on folksong-like
models. Score and part
available separately -
see item CA.4018000.
Composed by Michael
Haydn. Edited by Charles
H. Sherman. Ave Maria In
F (Offertorium) Mh 72.
Sacred vocal music,
Feasts of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, Hymns in
praise of the Virgin
Mary. Single Part,
Cello/Double Bass.
Composed 1765. MH 72. 2
pages. Duration 5
minutes. Carus Verlag #CV
50.345/13. Published by
Carus Verlag
(CA.5034513).
ISBN
9790007081416. Key: F
major. Language:
Latin.
The present
offertory Ave Maria is
one of Haydn's earliest
Salzburg sacred
compositions. Dating, in
all probability, from the
year 1765, it displays
the modest means and
genial lyricism that is
typical of his music from
the time. Score and part
available separately -
see item CA.5034500.