Customer Reviews

Orff: Carmina Burana

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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.

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.

I have owned this CD for many years. From my perspective it is simply the best rendition of Carmina Burana available.