The
Ave Maria duet for soprano and baritone serves as the powerful conclusion to the oratorio
Poets, a work dedicated to the tragedy of World War I. Unlike the traditional serene interpretations of the prayer, this
Ave Maria is a dramatic and deeply emotional statement, embodying the anguish and longing of an era marked by immense suffering.
Positioned at the very end of the oratorio, it reflects the main character’s journey toward inner peace. Through the act of prayer, they reconcile with themselves, finding solace amidst the chaos of war.