Ave Regina Caelorum

Voicing: SSAA a cappella
Text: Anonymous antiphon, ca. 12th century
Unpublished: please contact the composer for copies

Notes: Composed in 2006 on a commission from Ariose Women's Choir, Edmonton, Marilyn Kerley, conductor.
​An ancient text excellent for Christmas concerts.

Ave, Regina Caelorum,
Ave, Domina Angelorum:
Salve, radix, salve, porta
Ex qua mundo lux est orta:

Gaude, Virgo gloriosa,
Super omnes speciosa,
Vale, o valde decora,
Et pro nobis Christum exora.


Hail, O Queen of Heaven.
Hail, O Lady of Angels,
Hail! thou root, hail! thou gate
From whom unto the world, a light has arisen:

Rejoice, O glorious Virgin,
Lovely beyond all others,
Farewell, most beautiful maiden,
And pray for us to Christ.

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Performed by: Concerto Della Donna, Iwan Edwards, conductor