No, it is not only Bach/Gounod when hearing the Ave
Maria: Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), too, set this
text to music several times - for example, for organ
(without pedal) and two identical voices. The organ is
sometimes replaced replaced by a piano (and here, the
Harp), the vocal parts can be sung by two sopranos,
soprano and mezzo-soprano, or soprano and alto. If the
performers are good, one may even consider a
performance of this sacred composition in groups. Now
available in an attractiv...(+)
No, it is not only Bach/Gounod when hearing the Ave
Maria: Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), too, set this
text to music several times - for example, for organ
(without pedal) and two identical voices. The organ is
sometimes replaced replaced by a piano (and here, the
Harp), the vocal parts can be sung by two sopranos,
soprano and mezzo-soprano, or soprano and alto. If the
performers are good, one may even consider a
performance of this sacred composition in groups. Now
available in an attractiv single edition, this setting
is valuable addition to the repertoire and impressive
alternative to the common Ave settings
This arrangement is created for Concert (Pedal) Harp
and Voice Duet (Soprano & Alto).