Ave verum, mélodie religieuse sur l'hymne à Sainte Cécile, transcription pour soprano ou ténor, violon, orgue, piano et harpe et contre-basse (ad libitum).

Charles Gounod's Ave verum is a devotional setting of the traditional Eucharistic text. The Latin lyrics, drawn from the Liber Usualis, meditate on Christ's suffering and sacrifice, and the prayer for solace in the hour of death. Gounod's melody is here presented in a transcription for solo soprano, though it was originally conceived with a richer accompaniment for violin, organ, piano, and double bass, which remains optional. This version, focusing on the solo voice, allows for an intimate and expressive rendition of the sacred text, exploring its profound spiritual themes.