Sancta Maria (song) explained

Sancta Maria is a Latin-language soprano aria arranged by Steven Mercurio based on the Intermezzo from the opera Cavalleria Rusticana,[1] composed by Pietro Mascagni.[2] It uses some of the same lyrics as Ave Maria and has become a popular concert piece. It also has been recorded by several singers, like Sissel Kyrkjebø,[3] Charlotte Church, Katherine Jenkins and the tenors Andrea Bocelli[4] and Friar Alessandro.

Text

Hail Mary,full of grace,the Lord is with you,blessed, blessed you are, amongst women,and blessed isthe fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Sancta Maria,Mother of God,pray for us sinners,now and at the hour of our death.Amen.

Sancta Maria,Sancta Maria,pray for uspray for us sinners,now and at the hour of our death.Amen.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steven Mercurio - Sancta Maria (based on the Intermezzo from Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana) . Classical Archives . 2016-06-26.
  2. Web site: Sancta Maria Sheet Music By Pietro Mascagni . Sheet Music Plus . 2015-12-30 . 2016-06-26.
  3. Web site: Mummydance . Sissel Kyrkjebø - Sancta Maria (from Cavalleria Rusticana) - Video Dailymotion . Dailymotion.com . 2016-06-26.
  4. Web site: Classical Net Review - Boccelli - Sacred Arias . Classical.net . 2016-06-26.