Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart

Franz LisztS.461a

RomanticKnownromanceD majorAdagio4/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Liszt's transcription of Mozart's famous choral work is a masterclass in clarity and respectful adaptation. It uniquely preserves the original polyphonic integrity of Mozart while adapting it to the idiomatic capabilities of the piano.

Teacher notes

The technical challenge is to maintain strict clarity between the voices, treating it almost as a two-part fugue in certain sections.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingcounterpoint

Mood

sereneintimatecontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart (S.461a) by Franz Liszt?

Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart (S.461a) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart?

A typical performance of Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart (S.461a) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart?

Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart (S.461a) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ave Maria d'Arcadelt by Franz Liszt, Ave Maria (Die Glocken von Rom) by Franz Liszt, Ave Maria after Schubert S558 by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.