This hauntingly beautiful choral piece, though long attributed to Renaissance composer Giulio Caccini, was actually composed by Soviet lutenist Vladimir Vavilov in the 1970s. Vavilov’s deliberate obscuring of his authorship reflects both his humility and the cultural pressures of the Soviet era.
This famous "Ave Maria", long attributed to Baroque composer Giulio Caccini, was actually composed by Soviet guitarist Vladimir Vavilov around 1970. Published anonymously in a collection of "rediscovered" Renaissance works, its haunting melody became globally popular before Vavilov's authorship was confirmed posthumously. The piece exemplifies musical forgery with lasting cultural impact.
