Ave Maria (Vierne)

Ave Maria (Hail Mary), Op. 3, by Louis Vierne is a sacred song, originally composed c. 1890 for mezzo-soprano and organ.

History
Vierne was the organist and choirmaster of. He composed Ave Maria c. 1890. It was published by Julien Hamelle. The composition was transposed for other voice ranges, and transcribed for mixed choir. Both solo and choral versions were recorded.

Text
The text in Latin is taken from the Ave Maria. The first part is a verse from the Annunciation, from the Gospel of Luke, while the second part is a prayer for Mary's intercession: