Quattro Pezzi Sacri
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The Quattro Pezzi Sacri or 4 sacred pieces is a compilation of choral works by Verdi. They were written separately, and have different origins, however they are frequently performed as a cycle. The 4 pieces are:
- Ave Maria (unaccompanied chorus, in Latin, composed 1889)
- Stabat Mater (orchestra and chorus, in Latin, composed 1896-1897)
- Laudi alla Vergine Maria (unaccompanied female voices, in Italian, composed 1887-1888)
- Te Deum (orchestra and double chorus, in Latin, composed 1895-1896)