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Ave verum, CG 85a1
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave verum, CG 85a1 by Charles Gounod — 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, CG 85a1
Charles Gounod's Ave verum is a sacred motet for SATB choir, with an optional solo soprano line. Set in Latin, the text is a well-known devotional text, a meditation on the True Body of Christ. It reflects on the sacrifice of Jesus and his suffering, with the flowing blood and water from his pierced side. The music sets the profound words with a gentle solemnity, moving from a reflection on Christ's physical suffering to a plea for mercy. The piece is suitable for liturgical use or as a thoughtful concert item for choirs who appreciate expressive settings of sacred Latin texts.
