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Ave verum corpus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave verum corpus by Francis Poulenc — 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
Francis Poulenc's setting of the familiar Latin text Ave verum corpus for SSA voices opens with a serene, almost ethereal quality. The three female voices weave together in close harmony, creating a rich and devotional sound world. Poulenc captures the profound mystery and sacrifice described in the text, exploring the dual nature of Christ's humanity and divinity. The music moves with a gentle ebb and flow, reflecting the solemnity of the words and building towards moments of quiet intensity. This motet is a contemplative and moving exploration of one of the most cherished texts in Christian liturgy.
