SA voice soli, 2 violins, basso continuo
SKU: CA.2770100
Marianischer Hymnus. Composed by Antonio Caldara. Edited by Guido Erdmann. This edition: Paperbound. Music from Vienna. German title: Ave Maris Stella (Bpack). Sacred vocal music, Hymns, Motets, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary, Daily hours. Full score. Composed before 1737 (circa 1720). 8 pages. Duration 3 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.701/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2770100).
ISBN 9790007097103. Key: F major. Language: Latin.
The series Vienna - Music of the imperial royal seat has been initiated with Caldara's Ave maris stella for solo soprano and alto, two obbligato violins and basso continuo. The performance dates in the surviving source material show that the piece was performed on 1 February in 1752 and 1754 during the first solemn vespers for Candlemas, probably in the Great Hofburgkapella. The short pleasing piece is suitable in a concertante setting as well as for sacred services (especially on feasts to the Virgin Mary and during vespers), but it is also appropriate for prayer services.
