Ave regina coelorum

SKU: HL.48020757

UPC: 884088452223. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.

Taking its text from a 12th century monastic prayer, this setting for women's chorus is bright and uplifting and features a contemporary harmonic palette and rhythmic vitality. Duration: ca. 2:10.

SKU: HL.48024903

UPC: 840126930771.

This setting of Ave Regina c''lorum (Hail, O Queen of Heaven), one of the four Marian antiphons with origins in the 4th century, is ajoyous work for upper voices, suitable for children's or women's choirs. It is full of energy and, although it is largely homophonic, the rhythmic interplay between the parts creates interesting textures which combine with Arnesens recognisable, beautiful harmonic language. The jubilant outer sections contrast with a slower, more mysterious middle section where the text speaks of the Virgin Marys beauty. A joy to both sing and listen to, this new piece will make an attractive addition to a concert or service.

SKU: CA.2103101

ISBN 9790007247560. Latin.

In the extensive output of French composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier, best-known for his Te Deum (Carus 21.032), the Marian antiphons occupy a special place among his smaller church music works. He devoted himself to these over a period of almost 25 years while working in the Italian-influenced circle of the Duchess Marie de Lorraine (known as Mademoiselle de Guise), and later in the service of the Parisian Jesuits firstly at the Collège Louis-le-Grand, then at the Church of Saint Louis. This volume contains settings of the Alma redemptoris mater, Ave regina coelorum, and two Regina coeli for two high voices and basso continuo.

SKU: CA.2103111

ISBN 9790007247584. Latin.

In the extensive output of French composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier, best-known for his Te Deum (Carus 21.032), the Marian antiphons occupy a special place among his smaller church music works. He devoted himself to these over a period of almost 25 years while working in the Italian-influenced circle of the Duchess Marie de Lorraine (known as Mademoiselle de Guise), and later in the service of the Parisian Jesuits firstly at the Collège Louis-le-Grand, then at the Church of Saint Louis. This volume contains settings of the Alma redemptoris mater, Ave regina coelorum, and two Regina coeli for two high voices and basso continuo.