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Kevin McMillan, Carl Orff, Herbert Blomstedt
Orff: Carmina Burana
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (25) - Disc #1
1. Carmina Burana: Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: O Fortuna
2. Carmina Burana: Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: Fortune plango vulnera
3. Carmina Burana: I. Primo Vere: Veris leta facies
4. Carmina Burana: I. Primo Vere: Omnia Sol temperat
5. Carmina Burana: I. Primo Vere: Ecce gratum
6. Carmina Burana: Uf Dem Anger: Tanz
7. Carmina Burana: Uf Dem Anger: Floret silva nobilis
8. Carmina Burana: Uf Dem Anger: Chramer, gip die varwe mir
9. Carmina Burana: Uf Dem Anger: Reie - Swaz hie gat umbe - Chume, chume, geselle min - Swaz hie gat umbe
10. Carmina Burana: Uf Dem Anger: Were diu werlt alle min
11. Carmina Burana: II. In Taberna: Estuans interius
12. Carmina Burana: II. In Taberna: Olim lacus colueram
13. Carmina Burana: II. In Taberna: Ego sum abbas
14. Carmina Burana: II. In Taberna: In taberna quando sumus
15. Carmina Burana: III. Cours D'Amour: Amor volat undique
16. Carmina Burana: III. Cours D'Amour: Dies, nox et omnia
17. Carmina Burana: III. Cours D'Amour: Stetit puella
18. Carmina Burana: III. Cours D'Amour: Circa mea pectora
19. Carmina Burana: III. Cours D'Amour: Si puer cum puellula
20. Carmina Burana: III. Cours D'Amour: Veni, veni, venias
21. Carmina Burana: III. Cours D'Amour: In trutina
22. Carmina Burana: III. Cours D'Amour: Tempus est jocundum
23. Carmina Burana: III. Cours D'Amour: Dulcissime
24. Carmina Burana: Blanziflor et Helena: Ave formosissima
25. Carmina Burana: Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: O Fortuna

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CD Details

All Artists: Kevin McMillan, Carl Orff, Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Title: Orff: Carmina Burana
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 4
Label: Decca
Release Date: 10/11/1991
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 028943050920

Synopsis

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This Grammy-winning recording of Orff's perennially popular selection of Latin lyrics is quite good. What makes the performance so successful is Herbert Blomstedt's determination to focus on beautiful singing of the tunes, rather than merely pounding out the rhythm and letting the chips fall where they may. The result is uncommonly colorful and musically satisfying. Orff was probably the least original composer that ever lived, and it was all downhill from here. If you like this piece (and who doesn't?) and want something more, you must turn to Orff's source of inspiration. Try Stravinsky's Les Noces (The Wedding) or the Symphony of Psalms. After all, if Orff could do it, so can you. --David Hurwitz

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Member CD Reviews

Sue C. from CHARLOTTE, NC
Reviewed on 12/15/2013...

I think the emotion in this piece is wonderful.

CD Reviews

Ravishing!

Jeff S Wright | Brownsville, Texas USA | 09/13/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have collected many recordings of Carmina Burana over the years, and this recording is without a doubt the finest. Mr Blomstedt's control of all the forces is truly memorable. The only other recordings that come close, and each have their own special points are, De Burgos earlier (1960's) and Welser-Most. The soloists are superb, and do not allow their voices to stray. I believe Mr Blomstedt follows Mr Orff's orchestration completely, as this is a factor in my opinion why several other recordings do not come even closer the the aformentioned three. I will continue to search for more Carminas. Each is absolutely unique in their individual interpretations, but Mr Blomstedt;s will surely be hard to beat. TEXASJW@aol.com"

Stunning

J. C Clark | Overland Park, KS United States | 01/16/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I would suggest that those who have little knowledge of "classical" music keep their reviews elsewhere, as people looking here are probably trying to evaluate between performances. While not a collector, I have heard many Carminas, and this is great. The brass, the flutes, the timpani all sparkle and crackle. The bells just jump out at you--so effervescent is the playing. The soloists are divine...as is the chorus. Timing seems impeccable. It snaps and zips with the exhuberance this music is supposed to have. This is not liturgical music, it is secular music about love and drinking and the glories of life. This performance captures all those feelings."

Fully deserving praise

J. Buxton | Waltham, MA United States | 02/02/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It says much about the quality of a recording when you can listen to it and be completely transported by the music, as happens to me when I play this disc. The sound quality is unsurpassed and the choral pieces are almost haunting in their sheer power. The pounding rythyms of this work and the heroic nature of the score have never been more vividly captured. Fully deserving of its Grammy award."

My overall favorite "Carmina"

Bruce Hodges | New York, NY | 01/16/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This much-recorded chestnut has rarely sounded as powerful as it does on this recording. Blomstedt whips up a huge amount of excitement with overall tempi on the brisk side, but still allows delicate sections to breathe, such as "In Trutina" (with the excellent soprano Lynne Dawson, who sounds clear and focused both here and throughout the recording). The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra is terrific, playing with sparkling precision, and the superb chorus not only sings beautifully in tune but enunciates the Latin text so that every word can be understood. Soloists John Daniecki and Kevin McMillan are also quite fine, and Decca's sound quality is ultra-clear, which only underlines Blomstedt's crisp interpretation. Among fairly recent recordings of this piece, Muti and Dutoit are other favorites. Some listeners may admire versions with specific soloists, such as Jochum's with Gundula Janowitz or Levine's with June Anderson. But this one is hard to beat as an overall, highly satisfying choice - and reminds us of why this piece became a chestnut in the first place."

Superbly performed, with lots of raw power

dsyee | Cambridge, MA United States | 05/14/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is one of the most engrossing recordings of any piece of music I've ever heard. The orchestra is extremely tight and crisp, and the chorus has the power and technique to match them.Blomstedt does a good job of restraining the performers in the more lyric sections, such as "Chume, chume, geselle min" and "In trutina," to balance out the power of the many fast-and-furious movements. There seems to have been a trend in popular music in the late 80's and 90's toward harder-hitting, more raw and powerful sounds, which I think this performance reflects. The fact that the soloists and chorus sound slightly unrefined (though not uncontrolled) in some places only adds to the feeling of primal energy that I think this piece requires.Sound quality - which I think is often overlooked or underappreciated - is absolutely superb in this recording. The chorus and brass sound very present and high and low frequencies are well balanced. You'll want to hook up a high-end sound system to enjoy this recording to its fullest. When you do, buckle your seatbelt and brace yourself...this recording is not for the faint of heart."