Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, A Truly Original Creation
The Classical Music Minute - Un pódcast de Steven Hobé, Composer & Host - Lunes
DescriptionWhat was the genesis of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, one of the most frequently performed choral work of the 21st century? Take a minute to get the scoop!Listen to: Carl Orff - Carmina Burana | Cristian Măcelaru | WDR Symphony Orchestra | WDR Radio ChoirFun FactOf the 315 profane songs contained in the Codex Buranus, Orff chose just 24, organising them into five sections in what he called a “scenic cantata”. They covered themes such as the joys and pains of love, the beauty of natur...
