by Carl Orff, London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, Richard Hickox · Innovative Music Productions · CD · EAN 5010946685525
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«Carmina Burana» is the album by Carl Orff with the London Symphony Orchestra and its chorus, released on CD in 1987.
Stage work composed by Carl Orff on medieval poems from the Benediktbeuern manuscripts. It alternates choruses and solos for soprano, tenor and baritone around the wheel of Fortune, with passages devoted to spring, love and the tavern; the famous «O Fortuna» opens and closes it.
Digital recording (DDD) on the IMP Classics/Pickwick label, catalogue number PCD 855, conducted by Richard Hickox. Single CD edition.
Of interest to classical music fans and lovers of large symphonic-choral forces.
