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Ave Verum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Eucharistic songs
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Ave Verum by Gonçalo Lourenço — 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
Gonçalo Lourenço's setting of the plainsong antiphon Ave Verum Corpus is a devotional motet for SATB choir, sung in Latin. The text is a profound meditation on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, originating from medieval tradition. It contemplates the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus, whose side was pierced, with the outpouring of blood and water symbolising the sacraments. The composer sets this text with a deep reverence, creating a sonorous and reflective atmosphere appropriate for liturgical use. The music offers moments of quiet contemplation, particularly in the final plea for mercy, making it a moving addition to sacred choral repertoire.
