Ave Maria ... Virgo serena

"Ave Maria ... Virgo serena" is a motet composed by Josquin des Prez. It is regarded as Josquin's most famous motet and one of the most famous pieces of the 15th century. The piece rose to extreme popularity in the 16th century, even appearing at the head of the first volume of motets ever printed. Its revolutionary open style featuring early imitative counterpoint and two-voice parts has added to its acclaim as one of the most influential compositions of its time.

"Ave Maria … virgo serena"
Song
LanguageLatin
Publishedca. 1485
GenreMotet
Length4:50 (approx.)
Composer(s)Josquin des Prez
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