Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Antiphonal Ave Maria/Angelus

Franz Biebel wrote an antiphonal anarrangement of Ave Maria and the Angelus for male voices; a choir and four soloists. Since bielbel wrote it there have been many variations. This one is for mixed voivces recorded by a choir from Jefferson County Kentucky's Youth Performing Arts School.

Here it is in English:

(Soloist 1) The Angel of the Lord made his annunciation to Mary and she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

(Choir) Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

(Solist 2) Mary said, "Behold the servant of the Lord. Let it be unto me according to Your Word."

(Choir) Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

(Soloist 3) And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.

(Choir) Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

(Soloist 4) Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners.

(Choir) Holy Mary pray for us, now and at the our of our death. Amen.

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