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Edition by Manfred Hößl
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 7 pages
This edition was prepared by Manfred Hößl — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Ave verum in D major by Camille Saint-Saëns — 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 in D major

This setting of the ancient Latin Eucharistic text, Ave verum corpus, is ideal for moments of reflection during services. The composer has crafted a devotional atmosphere, using the text to focus on the sacrifice of Christ and its redemptive power. The gentle, flowing lines of the SA divisi voicing create a rich, devotional sound world. The choir's upper voices are treated with sensitivity, moving in close harmony to underscore the profound meaning of the words. This motet offers a moment of spiritual contemplation, perfect for a contemplative season or a quiet service.