Schubert – “Ave Maria” (Ellens Gesang III, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839) | Budapest Strings
Details
| Title | Schubert – “Ave Maria” (Ellens Gesang III, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839) | Budapest Strings |
| Author | The Imperfect Pearl |
| Duration | 4:50 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=mWX7GvueAdQ |
Description
Experience the serene beauty of Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” formally known as Ellens Gesang III. This transcendent setting, performed by the Budapest Strings, captures the reverent elegance and emotional depth of one of classical music’s most cherished melodies.
▶️ Composer: Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
▶️ Period: Romantic
▶️ Genre: Vocal/Instrumental Arrangement (Sacred Art Song)
Did you know? Although widely known as “Ave Maria,” Schubert’s original piece was composed as part of a setting of Sir Walter Scott’s The Lady of the Lake—the Latin prayer was added later, making it a staple of both religious and secular repertoires.
