• St. Paul’s Within the Walls - The concert “Carl Orff - Carmina Burana” will be showcased in two renowned Italian cities, Rome and Naples, providing a remarkable experience that blends music, dance, and singing. Under the baton of Maestro Lorenzo Macrì, the Orchestra Sinfonica Città di Roma will join forces with the Coro Accademia Vocale Romana and the Coro La Fenice to deliver a breathtaking rendition of one of the 20th century’s most celebrated masterpieces. This work, inspired by a collection of medieval poems, delves into themes of love, fortune, and fate with a powerful emotional intensity, thanks to Orff’s exceptional composition.

Carmina Burana is a collection of 254 poems and dramatic texts, primarily from the 11th or 12th century, with some originating from the 13th century. The works are largely humorous, irreverent, and satirical. They were mainly composed in Medieval Latin, with a few in Middle High German and Old Arpitan. Some texts are macaronic, blending Latin with German or French vernacular.

In 1936, Carl Orff set twenty-four of these poems to music. On stage, soloists Elena Memoli (Soprano), Enrico Torre (Countertenor), and Alessio Quaresima Escobar (Bass) will bring these renowned arias to life. Pianists Tei Kim and Alessandro Romagnoli will enrich the performance with the piano’s powerful sound. The symphonic percussion, the core of the piece, will infuse it with a distinctive rhythmic energy.

Enhancing the experience, choreography by Minea De Mattia will add movement and theatricality to the performance, amplifying the impact of every note and word.

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