June 14, 2009
American Roman Catholics observe the Feast of Corpus Christi today. In June 1791, just six months before his death, Mozart wrote a motet for this feast. It is among the most exquisite and beautiful pieces of music ever written, no less moving and powerful because it is less than four minutes long. A fine recording of Ave Verum Corpus may be heard here. Enjoy.
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