Concert· Heidelberg
Carmina Burana von Carl Orff
Carmina Burana is a cantata by German composer Carl Orff, first performed in 1937, set to medieval poems and songs covering themes of fortune, love, and the pleasures of life. Its famous opening and closing movement, "O Fortuna," is one of the most recognizable pieces in classical music, and live performances typically feature orchestra, choir, and soloists.