Carl Orff – Carmina Burana (Audio CD)

Elverhøj Koret Presents Regno – A Modern Interpretation on CD

Product Information

• Format: Compact Disc (CD), Digital Audio, Stereo
• Label: Columbia – WCX 509
• Country of Origin: Germany
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern
• Produced By:
  • Manufactured by Electrola
  • Record Company: EMI
• Key Personnel:
  • Conductor: Wolfgang Sawallisch
  • Orchestra: Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester
  • Chorus: Kölner Rundfunkchor
  • Baritone Vocals: Marcel Cordes
  • Soprano Vocals: Agnes Giebel
  • Tenor Vocals: Paul Kuen
  • Chorus Master: Bernhard Zimmermann
• Special Credits:
  • Compositions by Carl Orff—recorded under Orff’s personal supervision
  • Liner Notes by K. H. Ruppel
  • Includes a deluxe gatefold with a 4-sided libretto
• Manufacturing & Distribution:
  • Made in Germany and distributed by RING Kiadó és Management Kft.

Overview

English:
Discover the timeless power of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana through this modern CD presentation, "Elverhøj Koret – Regno." Conducted by the celebrated Wolfgang Sawallisch, the Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester and Kölner Rundfunkchor, alongside stellar vocal performances by Marcel Cordes, Agnes Giebel, and Paul Kuen, bring this monumental work to life. Experience dramatic musical journeys—from the iconic "O Fortuna, Velut Luna" and the stirring "Fortune Plango Vulnera" to the invigorating dance and lyrical sections that celebrate the capricious nature of fate, love, and life.

Hungarian (Áttekintés):
Fedezze fel Carl Orff Carmina Burana című művének időtlen erejét ezen a modern CD kiadáson, az "Elverhøj Koret – Regno" címmel. Wolfgang Sawallisch karmester vezetésével a Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester és Kölner Rundfunkchor, valamint Marcel Cordes, Agnes Giebel és Paul Kuen kiemelkedő énekesének közreműködésével kelnek életre a mű drámai motívumai. Élvezze az „O Fortuna, Velut Luna” ikonikus nyitányától a megható „Fortune Plango Vulnera” részletekig, továbbá a táncos és lírai szakaszokat, melyek az élet, a sors és a szerelem változékony természetét ünneplik.

Product Features

• Authentic Musical Experience:
  This CD delivers an authentic presentation of Carmina Burana, capturing the raw power and emotional depth of the original performance—now in pristine digital sound.

• Innovative Modern Interpretation:
  With a modern approach to a timeless masterpiece, the album features dynamic arrangements ranging from powerful opening choruses to delicate, intricate vocal and orchestral interludes.

• Deluxe Packaging:
  Presented in a premium CD case complete with a gatefold design and a 4-sided libretto that provides insight into the textual and musical context of each movement.

• Legendary Performance:
  Under the baton of Wolfgang Sawallisch, the collaboration between the Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester and Kölner Rundfunkchor, together with top-tier solo vocalists, delivers an unforgettable interpretation of Orff’s epic work.

Track Listing

Side A – Fortune, Empress Of The World & In Springtime

1. A1 – O Fortuna, Velut Luna
2. A2 – Fortune Plango Vulnera
3. A3 – Veris Leta Facies
4. A4 – Omnia Sol Temperat
5. A5 – Ecce Gratum
6. A6 – Dance
7. A7 – Floret Silva Nobilis
8. A8 – Chramer, Gip Die Varwe Mir
9. A9 – Round Dance; Swaz Hie Gat Umbe
10. A10 – Were Diu Werit Alle Min

Side B – In The Tavern & The Court Of Love

1. B1 – Estuans Interius
2. B2 – Olim Lacus Colueram
3. B3 – Ego Sum Abbas
4. B4 – In Taberna Quando Sumus
5. B5 – Amor Volat Undique
6. B6 – Dies, Nox Et Omnia
7. B7 – Stetit Puella
8. B8 – Circa Mea Pectora
9. B9 – Si Puer Cum Puellula
10. B10 – Veni, Veni, Venias
11. B11 – In Trutina
12. B12 – Tempus Est Iocundum
13. B13 – Dulcissime
14. B14 – Ave Formosissima (Blanziflor And Helena)
15. B15 – O Fortuna, Velut Luna (Reprise)

Note: The accompanying libretto offers detailed insights into the poetic sources and liturgical origins of Orff’s text.

Interesting Facts

English:

• Timeless Classic:
  Carmina Burana is one of the most celebrated choral works of the classical repertoire. This CD edition preserves its original, raw emotional power, reinterpreted for the modern listener.

• Expertly Conducted:
  Under the direction of Wolfgang Sawallisch, this performance is renowned for its clarity, power, and dynamic range—qualities that have cemented Orff’s work as a monumental cultural achievement.

• Rich Historical Context:
  Beyond its musical excellence, the work draws on medieval Latin poetry, encapsulating themes of fate and fortune that remain relevant today.

Hungarian (Érdekességek):

• Örök Mestermű:
  A Carmina Burana az egyik legkedveltebb kórusmű a klasszikus repertoárban. Ez a CD kiadás megőrzi az eredeti érzelmi nyersességet, modern hallgatói élménnyé formálva.

• Kiváló Karmesteri Vezetés:
  Wolfgang Sawallisch irányítása alatt készített előadását a tiszta hangzás, az erőteljes dinamikai tartomány és a precizitás jellemzi, amelyek Orff művét kulturális mérföldkővé tették.

• Gazdag Történelmi Kontextus:
  A mű nemcsak zenei, hanem történelmi szempontból is jelentős: a középkori latin költészet inspirálta, az olyan időtlen témák, mint a sors és a végzet, ma is aktuálisak.

Publishers

Released on Columbia (WCX 509), this classic CD edition of Carmina Burana is manufactured by Electrola and distributed by EMI in collaboration with RING Kiadó és Management Kft. Made in Germany, the release features deluxe packaging with a gatefold design and an in-depth 4-sided libretto.

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