Ignaz Reimann

Ignaz Reimann (1820 - 1885) came from Silesia (a region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts in the Czech Republic and Germany) and studied at the teachers' school in Breslau and was the director of choir in a little village called Rengersdorf. He wrote about 400 works, all primarly for his own use. They are easy but pleasing and have a sense of melody. For these reasons, his works were widely performed and were loved by his singers and directors.

He is the father of Franz Reimann, also a composer.

Ave Maria is Latin for Hail Mary, a traditional Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox prayer calling for the intercession of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Although originally written for Voice (S) and Organ, I created this arrangement for Acoustic Piano.