Search - Stephen Roberts, Carl Orff, Riccardo Chailly :: Orff: Carmina Burana

Breathtaking Vocals

Amelia L. Day | 06/13/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is truly a masterwork recording, with no room left for error. Excellence especially on the parts of the soprano and counter-tenor. Enunciation of the lyrics is clear, and the CD comes with full libretto, translated into a number of languages. An absolutely stunning rendition of Orff's work."

Masterful !

R. Germinario | Toronto, Ontario | 01/31/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wow! What an amazing recording by Chailly!



I`m not much into choral works. I prefer my symphonies and concertos. I`ve always found this piece, however, quite enjoyable, having heard fine renditions from the local libraries by Jochum on DG, Dutoit`s lovely Montreal on Decca, and Levine`s impressive DG Chicago recording from the `80`s. Yet none of these performances urged me to actually buy one.



However, when I first heard this 1983 version, I was completely entranced. In Trutina by Silvia Greenberg brought tears to my eyes. O Fortuna was more intense than any of the previously mentioned performances, especially with the 2-beat drum resonating fiercely.



The tempi are perfect: very consistently paced. The sound is fresh and sharp, as many early stereo recordings from Decca in the 1980`s were.



For Orff (and as well for Mahler 3), Chailly is the best choice for me."