Carmina Burana
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Prepare for one of the most powerful choral works ever written as the Missoula Symphony and Chorale present Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana.
Famous for its thunderous opening movement, O Fortuna, this dramatic masterpiece draws on medieval poetry celebrating the unpredictability of fate, the joys of spring, and the pleasures of life. Massive choruses, driving rhythms, and unforgettable melodies make Carmina Burana one of the most exhilarating works in the orchestral repertoire. The concert opens with Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3, a brilliant and dramatic introduction that sets the stage for the monumental work that follows.
With the combined forces of orchestra, chorale, and soloists, this concert promises a breathtaking and unforgettable conclusion to the Masterworks season.
Famous for its thunderous opening movement, O Fortuna, this dramatic masterpiece draws on medieval poetry celebrating the unpredictability of fate, the joys of spring, and the pleasures of life. Massive choruses, driving rhythms, and unforgettable melodies make Carmina Burana one of the most exhilarating works in the orchestral repertoire. The concert opens with Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3, a brilliant and dramatic introduction that sets the stage for the monumental work that follows.
With the combined forces of orchestra, chorale, and soloists, this concert promises a breathtaking and unforgettable conclusion to the Masterworks season.
