Ave Maria is the Latin name of the prayer Hail Mary, and also the opening words and refrain of Ellen's song, a song which is itself a prayer to the Virgin Mary. 'Ave Maria' was composed in three variants for piano by Franz Liszt. Now one of Schubert’s most popular works, ‘Ave Maria’ has been performed by many artists, with lyrics that somewhat vary from the original poem. 52, a setting of seven songs from Sir Walter Scott's famous classic poem The Lady of the Lake. The well-known hymn ' Ave Maria' actually originates from 'Ellen's Third Song', a song written by Franz Schubert in 1825 as part of his Op.
