"Panis Angelicus" is a hymn from Franck’s Messe à trois voix (Op. 12), composed in 1872. Its Latin text, drawn from St. Thomas Aquinas’s Sacris solemniis, celebrates the Eucharist. The piece is renowned for its serene melody and harmonic richness, often performed at weddings and religious ceremonies.
A sacred vocal composition from Franck’s Messe à trois voix, Op.12, blending Romantic-era harmonies with liturgical solemnity. Often performed as a standalone communion hymn or concert piece.
César Franck's Panis Angelicus, composed in 1872, is a sublime Eucharistic hymn from his Messe à trois voix.
Though originally written for tenor, organ, harp, and cello, its enduring popularity has led to countless arrangements,
particularly for solo voice and piano. The work epitomizes Franck's signature chromatic harmony and devotional intensity,
blending Romantic expressiveness with sacred tradition.
Panis Angelicus, part of Franck's Messe à trois voix, Op. 12, is a celebrated Eucharistic hymn praised for its lyrical simplicity and devotional warmth. It is frequently performed at liturgical events and weddings.
"Panis Angelicus" is a section from César Franck’s "Messe à trois voix, Op. 12," composed in 1872.
Franck reworked Saint Thomas Aquinas’s medieval hymn into a lush, harmonically rich tenor solo with choir accompaniment,
reflecting his signature Romantic style. The piece gained widespread popularity as a standalone sacred work.
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