Carmina Burana

Based on a collection of lyric poems, Carmina Burana was composed by Carl Orff between 1935 and 1936. First performed in 1937 at the Frankfurt Opera, this masterly piece has always fascinated audiences. The most famous movement, "O Fortuna", repeated at the end of the work, is now world-famous.

Performed with passion and power by choirs and soloists, these secular and Latin songs tell a story of life, death, destiny and, above all, love. Nearly 100 artists sing of the joy of spring's...