Ave verum corpus

This is a devotional motet for SSATTB, suitable for use within the Mass or at other services focusing on the Eucharist. Its Latin text, a meditation on the Real Presence of Christ in the sacrament, is a classic liturgical text. Lasso’s setting is both solemn and tender, with rich harmonies reflecting the reverence and love inspired by the subject. The music moves with a flowing grace, its polyphony carefully crafted to enhance the meaning of the words. This is a powerful and moving setting of a profound text, ideal for moments of deep contemplation in sacred music programmes.