50 years after they were translated, Carl Orff decided to compose music for 24 of the dozens of songs written during the Middle Ages in a small Benedictine monastery in Bavaria. In this event, we will get to know the 20th-century German composer and examine the texts he chose for his creation.
Additional details: 50 years after being translated, Carl Orff decided to compose 24 out of dozens of songs written in the Middle Ages in a small Benedictine monastery in Bavaria. In this session, we will get to know the 20th-century German composer, examine the fascinating texts he chose for his work, and explore their relevance to our times.