They are one of the most famous and most frequently performed works of classical music: Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana”. The Latin title refers to a collection of songs from Benediktbeuern dating from the 11th and 12th centuries with texts written in Middle Latin, Old French and Middle High German. Orff chose 24 of these songs, their topics ranging widely from the volatility of happiness and prosperity to the fleeting nature of life, from the joy of the return of spring to the pleasures and dangers of drunkenness, gluttony, gambling, and lust. At the Palau de la Música in València, the Orquestra de València, one of the great Spanish symphony orchestras, together with one of Spain’s oldest choirs, Orféon Pamplones, perform this epic work under the musical direction of Alexander Liebreich. They are joined by the excellent soloists Sara Blanch, Joaquín Asiáin and André Baleiro, creating a memorable musical evening.
Carmina Burana by Edward Clug
Discover Orff’s Carmina Burana like never before, filmed during the 71st Festival Ljubljana – the SNG Maribor Symphony Orchestra and SNG Maribor Ballet perform this satirical stage cantata. With a fresh Slovenian touch, conductor Simon Krecic, choreographer Edward Clug, and a top-notch design team present a thrilling interpretation. Witness the power of 28 dancers forming a captivating circle in harmony with nature’s cycles.