Cantus Marianus

• Composer: Javier Busto 
• Publisher: bustovega
• Canadian Work: No
• Duration: 3:30

Program Notes:

Renowned Spanish composer Javier Busto set the traditional Latin text “Ave Maris Stella” for Elektra when he visited Vancouver to conduct the choir in 2003. This “Song of Mary” begins “Hail, Star of the Sea, nurturing Mother of God and ever Virgin, happy gate of heaven.”

Conductor Notes:

SSAA a cappella. The text is the standard Latin “Ave Maris Stella”.

References:

This lists any discs, concerts or collections where this piece is included.

Collections:

• A Cappella Works
• Sacred Music other than Christmas
• Written for Elektra

Concerts:

• Norwegian Spring
• Songs of Sanctuary