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Ave verum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Eucharistic songs
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ave verum by Ludovico da Viadana — Lyrics
Ave, verum corpus natum
de Maria Virgine:
vere passum, immolatum
in cruce pro homine:
cuius latus perforatum
fluxit aqua et sanguine:
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About Ave verum
This setting of the familiar plainsong antiphon captures the profound meditation on the Blessed Sacrament inherent in the Latin text. Ludovico da Viadana's motet invites reflection on Christ's sacrifice, the flowing of blood and water from his pierced side, and the prayer for protection in the hour of death. The composer offers this devotional text in a number of vocal combinations, including TTBB, SATB, and ATTB, allowing for flexible programming of this sacred music.
