Ave Maria

From the baroque period to the time of neo-classicalism, "Ave Maria" had been a very popular subject matter for musical composers. Among the myriad of counterparts, the two most famous pieces one should have not ever ignored must be the one written by J. S. Bach whereas another one by Schubert.

Despite being created in different times and locations, to me, both of them are equally beautiful and awe-inspiring. No matter if you are a believer of Virgin Mary or not, you can immensely feel the love nurtured in the near-heavenly music delicately played.

Okay, Beyonce the sweet-voiced American diva did cover the song sometime ago. To her die-hard fans, the performance was no doubt more than a sublimation. Yet to the cynicals, it is no difference from sheer blasphemy.