Gounod/Bach Ave Maria for violin and piano (Schott)

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Ave Maria by Charles Gounod, based on music by Johann Sebastian Bach, and published by Schott Music, is a timeless sacred classic that highlights the violin’s singing voice and expressive purity.

Key features

• Lyrical, vocal-inspired violin writing

• Calm, prayerful, and emotionally resonant

• Ideal for sacred and ceremonial performances

• A universally loved and deeply moving classic

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Gounod/Bach Ave Maria for violin and piano (Schott)

Ave Maria by Charles Gounod, based on the Prelude in C major from Johann Sebastian Bach and presented here in an arrangement for violin and piano published by Schott Music, is one of the most beloved sacred melodies in Western music; floating a serene, vocal-inspired violin line above Bach’s timeless harmonic foundation, this piece invites the performer to focus on purity of tone, expressive legato, and heartfelt simplicity, creating a moment of calm devotion and luminous beauty that resonates deeply with audiences in both concert and ceremonial settings.

Key features:

Celebrated for its pure, prayer-like lyricism, emphasizing musical sincerity over virtuosity
Encourages a vocal approach to violin playing, with long-breathed phrasing and seamless legato
Bach’s harmonic underpinning provides a sense of timeless stability and serenity
Ideal for weddings, sacred services, memorials, and reflective recital moments
Rewards refined tone control, bow distribution, and expressive restraint
A work whose emotional impact lies in simplicity, balance, and inner calm
Universally recognized and deeply moving across musical and cultural boundaries

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