Orff: Trionfi

Album Description

Dive into the rich and captivating world of Carl Orff's "Trionfi," a monumental work that showcases the composer's unique blend of ancient texts and modern musical innovation. Released in 2015, this double album is a testament to Orff's enduring legacy, featuring a diverse range of vocal and instrumental pieces that span various themes and moods.

The album begins with "Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi," a powerful exploration of fate and fortune, followed by "Primo Vere," which celebrates the arrival of spring. "Uf dem anger" offers a lively and rhythmic interlude, while "In Taberna" delves into the darker side of human nature with its tales of excess and despair. The "Cour d'amours" section is a highlight, featuring a series of love songs and duets that showcase Orff's mastery of vocal composition.

"Catulli Carmina" is another standout, a setting of poems by the Roman poet Catullus that blends ancient and modern elements in a way that is uniquely Orff. The album concludes with a series of concerti scenici, or dramatic concertos, that bring the listener into a world of ancient rituals and celebrations.

Performed by the Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Leipzig under the direction of Herbert Kegel, this recording captures the full power and nuance of Orff's score. The album's duration of over two hours ensures that listeners have ample time to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of sounds and ideas that Orff presents. Whether you are a longtime fan of Orff's work or a newcomer to his music, "Trionfi" is sure to captivate and inspire.

1 mei 2015

2014 Brilliant Classics

2015 Brilliant Classics

About Carl Orff

Carl Orff, born in Munich in 1895, was a German composer and music educator whose name is indelibly linked to his monumental cantata "Carmina Burana." This sprawling, dramatic work, composed in the mid-1930s, is a symphonic tour de force for full orchestra, symphony choir, and youth choir, setting to music texts from a 13th-century collection of poems. Orff's innovative approach to composition and his unique rhythmic and melodic language make "Carmina Burana" a thrilling and unforgettable experience.

Beyond his compositional prowess, Orff was a pioneer in music education, developing the Schulwerk, a method that emphasized rhythm, movement, and improvisation, and which has had a lasting impact on children's musical training. His work as an educator began in the 1920s, and his innovative approaches continue to influence music teaching today. Orff's life and work were significantly shaped by the historical context of his time, including the rise of the Third Reich and the Nazi regime's complex relationship with his music. His legacy endures as a composer who not only created powerful, evocative music but also revolutionized the way we think about musical education.