A heartfelt plea to the Virgin Mary for protection unfolds in this pious hymn, sung by monks, from Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Forza del Destino. The despair of Donna Leonora is subtly reflected in Gwyn Arch's touching choral arrangement for male voices and soprano solo. Orientated closely on the original, the humble soprano solo is accompanied by the choir in a solemnly manner. The piano accompaniment makes skillful reference to Verdi's string parts. This edition offers the originally Italian composition (La Vergine degli Angeli) with English lyrics.