Schubert – Ave Maria Franz Schubert’s Ave Maria is a masterpiece that has transcended the boundaries of religious music to become a universally beloved piece.Its sacred yet tender melody gently embraces the spirit of prayer, resonating deeply with people across different times, places, and faiths. Overview of the Piece Schubert composed Ave Maria in 1825.Its original title is Ellens dritter Gesang ("Ellen’s Third Song"), and it was based on a German translation of Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem The Lady of the Lake.In the original context, the character Ellen sings a prayer to the Virgin Mary, and Schubert set this ...
