Carmina Burana by Carl Orff

Name: Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
Start: 2026-06-28T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-28T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Congress Innsbruck

took place · 28 Jun 2026

Congress Innsbruck, Austria

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Carl Orff's Carmina Burana is one of the most celebrated choral works of the 20th century. This spectacular cantata for soloists, choir and orchestra will be performed at Congress Innsbruck.

About: Carl Orff

Few classical works have lodged themselves in the public imagination as deeply as Carmina Burana - Orff's 1937 scenic cantata for soloists, chorus and orchestra, whose opening movement "O Fortuna" is instantly recognizable from film scores and commercials worldwide. The Munich-born composer also left a lasting mark on music education through his Schulwerk method, still taught to children across the globe.

most-played classical piece in the UK over 75 years (The People's Classical Chart, 2009) - O Fortuna

top 20th-c.

Carmina Burana rank among most performed choral works

1990

year the Orff-Zentrum München (state research institute) was founded to preserve his legacy

What's new

2025-11
Carmina Burana received its Lyric Opera of Chicago debut in November 2025, conducted by Enrique Mazzola, in three performances described by critics as a "superb" and "stunning" reading.
2026-02
The Hungarian State Opera staged a new production of Carmina Burana in Budapest from February 2026, featuring a 120-strong chorus, 3D projections and dancers from the Hungarian National Ballet.
2026-04
Carmina Burana was performed at the Arena di Verona in April 2026 as part of the Arena Opera Festival.

Tracks

Carmina Burana - O Fortunaopening and closing movement of the cantata; one of the most recognized pieces in all of classical music, ubiquitous in film and advertising

Carmina Buranafull cantata (1937) for soloists, chorus and orchestra; among the most frequently performed choral works of the 20th century

Catulli Carmina1943 scenic cantata, second part of the Trionfi triptych alongside Carmina Burana

Trionfo di Afrodite1953 concerto scenico, completing the Trionfi trilogy

Orff-Schulwerklandmark music education method for children, first published 1930, still in global use

About the venue: Congress Innsbruck

Congress Innsbruck is a modern congress and event centre in the heart of Innsbruck, directly adjacent to the historic Hofburg palace. Opened in 1973 and extensively renovated in the 2000s, it offers multiple halls and flexible spaces hosting congresses, trade fairs, concerts, and galas. With a capacity of up to 3,000 people, it is one of Tyrol's most important event venues.

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