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Orff: Carmina Burana

Kevin McMillan (Performer), Carl Orff (Composer), Herbert Blomstedt (Conductor), Vance George (Conductor), San Francisco Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Lynne Dawson (Performer), John Daniecki (Performer)

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Performer: Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Composer: Carl Orff
Audio CD (October 11, 1991)
SPARS Code: DDD
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Decca
ASIN: B0000041YC
In-Print Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: O Fortuna
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: Fortune plango vulnera
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Primo Vere: Veris leta facies
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Primo Vere: Omnia sol temperat
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Primo Vere: Ecce gratum
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Uf Dem Anger: Tanz
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Uf Dem Anger: Floret silva nobilis
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Uf Dem Anger: Chramer, gip die varwe mir
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Uf Dem Anger :Reie/Swaz hie gat umbe/Chume, chume, geselle min/Swaz hie gat umbe
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Uf Dem Anger: Were diu werlt alle min
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra In Taberna: Estuans interius
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra In Taberna: Olim Lacus Colueram
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra In Taberna: Ego Sum Abbas
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra In Taberna: In Taberna Quando Sumus
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Cours D'Amour: Amor volat undique
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Cours D'Amour: Dies, nox et omnia
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Cours D'Amour: Stetit Puella
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Cours D'Amour: Circa Mea Pectora
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Cours D'Amour: Si Puer Cum Puellula
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Cours D'Amour: Veni, Veni, Venias
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Cours D'Amour: In Trutina
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Cours D'Amour: Tempus Est Jocundum
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Cours D'Amour: Dulcissime
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Blanziflor Et Helena: Ave Formossissima
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: O Fortuna
Composed by Carl Orff
Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
with Kevin McMillan, Lynne Dawson, John Daniecki
Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, Vance George

Editorial Reviews

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Ravishing!, September 13, 1999

By	Jeff S Wright (Brownsville, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fully deserving praise, February 2, 2000

By	J. Buxton "cantabile" (Waltham, MA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, January 16, 2002

By	J. C Clark "eanna" (Overland Park, KS United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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I heard this CD when it first came out and I am as disappointed by it now as I was then. I don't question Mr. Read more

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