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    Schubert: 20 facts about the great composer

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    15. From Lady of the Lake to Ave Maria

    Schubert’s well-loved music for the Ave Maria was originally written to words from Sir Walter Scott’s The Lady of the Lake. ‘Ellen’s Third Song’ did contain the words ‘Ave Maria’ but only in reference to the prayer itself. Schubert’s tune has been recorded by a wide range of artists from Pavarotti to Perry Como.

    1. Image 1: Franz Schubert birthplace Vienna
    2. Image 2: Composer Antonio Salieri teacher of Franz Schubert
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    6. Image 6: Vienna
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