The 20th century was very generous to music. We`ve been given some of the most iconic and memorable pieces of music of any genre. Including classical music. Classical music may seem dead to some, but it is not. Even songs that are hundreds of years old are very popular today. It is the same with the musical work Carmina Burana. You might think you don`t know this work, but the opposite is true. Try listening to a sample of this work. The very first notes convince you that you`ve heard this music somewhere before. And believe me, once you hear it, you can`t forget it. The authorship is attributed to the German composer Carl Orff. He became a symbol of musical romanticism, in which he used elements of medieval art. The inspiration for Carmina Burana comes from texts that deal with love, passion and nature.
The collection of these texts is unique. Their story takes place in medieval monasteries and universities, where the world of spirituality and secular culture mingled. Orff approached these texts with the idea of reviving the original ideas of medieval authors and transferring them to modern times. In doing so, he created a musical work that combines elements of rhythm and emotion. The very first performance of Carmina Burana took place in 1937 in Munich. Since then, people can listen to it practically all over the world. You can also enjoy this exceptional work in the Czech Republic.
Live music Prague will offer you an unforgettable experience that you can enjoy while listening to this unique musical gem. Carmina Burana consists of 25 songs. These are divided into three parts. The opening and closing pieces are the most famous pieces from the entire musical work. They are also often used as background music in other projects, such as TV shows or movies. The first part is introductory. It introduces the listener to the entire piece of music. The second part focuses on vices, entertainment and human tragedies. The third part focuses on love, romance and melancholy. All the parts form a complete whole that will guide us through all the corners of the human mind and the joys and worries of life.