Ave Maria (Schubert)

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Ellens Gesang III (Ellen’s Third Song), also known as "Hymne an die Jungfrau” (“Hymn to the Virgin”) or “Ave Maria,” D. 839 (Op. 52, No. 6) by Franz Schubert, arranged for 1 piano, 4 hands by Greg Anderson / Full score / Difficulty: Intermediate-advanced / Duration: 4 minutes / Pages: 7 / Copyright: 2015 / Work number: 076 / Appears on the album Mother: A Musical Tribute / Spotify / Apple Music

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Another beloved piece linked with the maternal is Schubert’s “Ave Maria”; its traditionally sung lyrics honor the Virgin Mary, one of the ultimate icons of motherhood. “Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb...”

— Greg Anderson & Elizabeth Joy Roe