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"Inflammatus et Accentus"

is a part of the composition of the "Stabat Mater" by the French composer Francis Poulenc. The "Stabat Mater" is a 13th-century hymn to Mary, the mother of Jesus, depicting her anguish at the cross during the crucifixion of her son. Poulenc's musical setting of the "Stabat Mater" is considered one of his most significant works for choir, and "Inflammatus et Accensus" stands out as one of its most dramatic and intense movements. The music conveys the profound mourning and sorrow described in the text, featuring powerful vocal lines and breathtaking