The three subsequently sang together, in concerts produced by Hungarian Tibor Rudas and others, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for the 1994 World Cup finals, at the Champs de Mars, below the Eiffel Tower in Paris during France '98 and in Yokohama during the 2002 tournament. They have also played in other cities around the world, usually performing in stadiums or other large outdoor venues.
Maria
The Three Tenors Lyrics
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Gratia plena
Maria
Gratia plena
Maria
Gratia plena
Ave, Ave Dominus
Dominus Tecum
Et benedictus
Benedictus fructus
Ventristui, Jesus
Ave Maria
The Three Tenors's song "Maria" begins with the Latin prayer "Ave Maria" which means "Hail Mary." The phrase "Gratia plena" which is repeated three times means "full of grace." The song is an ode to the Virgin Mary, who is revered in Catholicism as the mother of Jesus Christ.
The lyrics go on to describe Mary as "blessed among women" and "blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus." This is a reference to the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel tells Mary that she has been chosen to give birth to the son of God. The song ends with the words "Ave Maria," which are repeated twice.
The song has been interpreted in many ways, with some seeing it as a prayer for guidance and protection from Mary, while others see it as a celebration of her role in Christianity. The soaring vocals of The Three Tenors add a majestic quality to the song, making it all the more powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
Ave Maria
Greetings, Mary
Gratia plena
Full of grace
Maria
Mary
Gratia plena
Full of grace
Maria
Mary
Gratia plena
Full of grace
Ave, Ave Dominus
Greetings, Greetings, Lord
Dominus Tecum
The Lord is with you
Benedicta tu imulieribus
Blessed are you among women
Et benedictus
And blessed
Benedictus fructus
The fruit is blessed
Ventristui, Jesus
To the womb, Jesus
Ave Maria
Greetings, Mary
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Franz Schubert
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Joseci Da Silva
CARRERAS e PAVAROTTI vozes divinas abençoada por DEUS , os tenores maravilhosos e imbatíveis, deram um excelente show na execução deste concerto. Bravos maestros PAVAROTTI e CARRERAS esplêndidas vozes.
Katia Waxman
They're all amazing, and by far the best out of all. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. But truthfully, does it matter? Yeah, Pavarotti knows how to belt it, and Placido has a very sophisticated tone and Carreras has a sweet sound, but they're all amazing and that's what matters. I love this medley, one of my favorites by them.
Sacha Kudli
Very well said
Corina Barzan
BRAVO!!👏👏👏👏👏
andrea d'abramo
Immensi e irripetibili
Sacha Kudli
Domingo by far but the three are great
Kristin Ivers
Where can I find a piano reduction of the score for this arrangement?
Maria Perez
The best tennors in the 🌎 world """"il meglio""
Aida Parrone
Maria Per. The
BibiN204
Me gustaron las canciones, pero esta desfasado el video. Me recuerda la pelicula de Amor sin Barreras, y mis años mozos, que tiempos tan bonitos, recordar es vivir. PLACIDO como siempre el mejor tenor orgullosamente MEXICANO