CARMINA BURANA
February 28, 2026 7:00 PM
Constanta Trade Union House of Culture - Great Hall
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CARMINA BURANA, the work that is performed somewhere in the world every 2 minutes, finds its way to the heart of the Constanta audience, in a staging and interpretation worthy of its status as an emblem of the symphonic vocal repertoire. From the devastating power of the famous „O Fortuna” to moments of lyricism, exuberance, and humor, the audience will be captivated by the unique tumult of this work, the complexity of the orchestral fabric, the impetuosity of the choral interventions, and the fascinating solo lines that will narrate the stories that Carl Orff found in a collection of medieval texts and transformed into the most famous symphonic vocal work in the world.
Tenor Åžtefan von Korch, artistic coordinator of the Musical Extravaganza season and a soloist particularly appreciated for the tenor line in Carmina Burana explains: „There are few compositions that have transcended the boundaries of classical music and become part of the universal musical heritage. «Carmina Burana» by Carl Orff is one of them – a symbolic, instantly recognizable work, whose sonic imprint – «O Fortuna» - has an unmistakable resonance that goes beyond concert halls, bringing to life manifestations in cinematic, theatrical, or choreographic art, and many others. The chance to hear it live on stage, in its full embodiment and artistic complexity, is a transformative experience for any spectator and a test of mastery for the artists.” Those present at the performance in Constanta will also enjoy the interpretation of tenor Åžtefan von Korch, which was praised at the opening of the Palermo Classica festival and applauded over 40 times on stages in Romania.
With a fascinating circular structure – symbolizing the implacable force of destiny itself, Carmina Burana musically embodies in 24 tableaux the tumult of life, desire, joy, the rebirth of nature, and the call of carnal pleasures, being thematically as relevant today as on the premiere day of the performance, which took place in 1937, and proof of its extraordinary power to fascinate entire generations of listeners is the very fact that every two minutes, a new performance of this masterpiece begins somewhere, which you are invited to discover on February 28 at the Constanta Trade Union House of Culture.
