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Ave verum corpus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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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 corpus by Jehan L'Heritier — 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 corpus
Jehan L'Heritier, a composer of the Franco-Flemish school, wrote this motet for SATBB voices. The Latin text is a prayer based on the traditional hymn to the Blessed Sacrament, beginning with the words Ave, verum corpus natum. The music reflects the devotional nature of the words, exploring the sacrifice of Christ and imploring mercy. L'Heritier's setting makes full use of the eight-part texture, creating rich harmonies and contrapuntal lines to convey the sacred message of this motet.
