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Orff: Carmina Burana

7/1/2007, 25 Tracks, 1:01:09

Featuring

  • Stephen Gunzenhauser
  • Eva Jenisová
  • Pavol Procházka
  • Vladimír Doležal
  • Ivan Kusnjer
  • Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
  • Slovak Philharmonic Chorus
  • Carl Orff

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Cultural Impact

The powerful opening chorus of 'Carmina Burana', 'O Fortuna', is one of the best-known choruses of the 20th century.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album is part of the NAXOS SELECTION edition, which features state-of-the-art, all-digital (DDD) recordings of classical music milestones.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

The recording features Eva Jenisová as soprano, Vladimír Doležal as tenor, and Ivan Kusnjer as baritone, with the Slovak Philharmonic Chorus and Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stephen Gunzenhauser.

Source: Booklet

Cultural Impact

Carl Orff's 'Carmina Burana' is described as the most popular modern oratorio.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Carl Orff's 'Carmina Burana' aims to transport listeners to the bacchanalian world of the Middle Ages, depicting courtly love, tavern life, and ever-changing fortunes.

Source: Booklet

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