Eugen Jochum made an acclaimed recording of this piece with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as one ofthe soloists, which was endorsed by the composer himself.
Eugen Jochum made an acclaimed recording of this piece with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as one ofthe soloists, which was endorsed by the composer himself. A chorus sings "Hail to the loveliest" in asection of this work titled after Blanzifor and Helena. The only tenor aria in this work is sung mostlyin falsetto and from the point of view of a (*) roasted swan. The most famous section of this workcompares the title figure to the changing phases of the moon, and pleads "everyone weep with me." Thiswork celebrates love and wine in the sections "In taberna" and "Cour d'amors," and it is based on amedieval collection of poems in both Latin and German, including "O Fortuna." For 10 points, name thissecular cantata by Carl Orff.
Eugen Jochum made an acclaimed recording of this piece with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as one ofthe soloists, which was endorsed by the composer himself.
Carmina Burana