W. A. Mozart composed the "Ave verum Corpus" motet for four vocalists, orchestra, and organ, catalogued as KV 618, in Baden bei Wien on June 17, 1791, just half a year before his death. This composition, likely dedicated to his friend Anton Stoll, who directed the local church choir, has, due to its heartfelt sincerity, maintained a steadfast role in the Catholic Church's liturgical practices to this day. This brief but powerful piece, comprising 46 beats, is often recognized as a pure embodiment of classical music's simplicity and majesty. The original handwritten score, spanning four pages, was acquired by the library formerly known as the "Kaiserlich Königliche Hofbibliothek" in Vienna, thanks to Ludwig Ritter von Köchel in 1877. Presently, this original Mozart manuscript is esteemed as an exceptionally valuable item within the Austrian National Library's music collection.
We have 1 facsimile edition of the manuscript "W.A. Mozart: Ave verum Corpus, KV 618": W.A. Mozart: Ave verum Corpus, KV 618 (Deluxe Edition) facsimile edition, published by Akademische Druck- u. Verlagsanstalt (ADEVA), 2000
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