- Audio CD (Jan 3 1992)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Sony Music Canada Inc.
- ASIN: B0000027P7
- Other Editions: Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: 'O Fortuna | |||
| 2. Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: 'Fortune Plango Vulnera' | |||
| 3. I. Primo Vere: Veris leta facies | |||
| 4. I. Primo Vere: Omnia sol temperat | |||
| 5. I. Primo Vere: Ecce gratum | |||
| 6. Uf dem Anger: Tanz | |||
| 7. Uf dem Anger: Floret silva | |||
| 8. Uf dem Anger: Chramer, gip die varwe mir | |||
| 9. Uf dem Anger: Reie | |||
| 10. Uf dem Anger: Swaz he gat umbe - Chume, chum, geselle min! - Swaz hie gat umbe | |||
| 11. Uf Dem Anger: Were diu werlt alle min | |||
| 12. II. In Taberna: Estuans interius | |||
| 13. II. In Taberna: Olim lacus colueram | |||
| 14. II. In Taberna: Ego sum abbas | |||
| 15. II. In Taberna: In taberna quando sumus | |||
| 16. III. Cour D' Amours: Amor volat undique | |||
| 17. III. Cour D' Amours: Dies, nox et omnia | |||
| 18. III. Cour D' Amours: Stetit puella | |||
| 19. III. Cour D' Amours: Circa mea pectora | |||
| 20. III. Cour D' Amours: Si puer cum puellula | |||
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Product Description
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Compared with some of the digitally recorded versions of Carmina Burana currently in circulation, this one has fairly archaic sonics. Nonetheless, the Philadelphia Orchestra is playing the tunes, and they don't miss a trick. Ormandy was never one to sensationalize a score, especially not one with so many sensations built in. Here, he simply stands back and lets his band play it, which they do quite commendably. There are a lot of "young" voices in the chorus, which is a plus in this piece, and the singing is fresh and light, both in spirit and in sound. The soloists show that you don't have to be slumming opera stars or lieder singers to do justice to the music; indeed, the lack of pretense and hot-dogging in their renditions is downright refreshing. In spite of the tape hiss and a slight graininess to the treble, the recording is spacious and well balanced. Unfortunately, there is no text, no translation. --Ted Libbey
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Orchestra 5, Chorus 5, Soloists 5, Ormandy Strikes Out!!!!,
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This review is from: Carmina Burana (Audio CD)
This was the first recording I bought (on vinyl) after I was fortunate enough to perform it as an orchestra member during a "Young Artist Series" in 1967. The Philadelphia Orchestra ranked right up with the New York Philharmonic as my favorite orchestras during those years. As a little bit of trivia, the recording (according to a personal friend associated with the Philadelphia Orchestra) was supposed to feature the Mormon Tabernacle Choir; however, upon reading the translation of the libretto, the Choir refused to perform it--thus, the Rutger's University Chorus was chosen, and they did an excellent job.The soloists (which include Harve Presnell, who has starred in several motion pictures, recently portraying General George Marshall in "Saving Private Ryan," gives a stellar performance as the baritone soloist. Now to Ormandy. All one has to do is look at the score at the first chorus, the now famous "O Fortuna." After the words "mecum omnes plangite" there is a "subito vivace"--Ormandy must have not been paying attention--it just isn't there!! Also, Ormandy leaves out the gong in the "O Fortuna," as well as the gong crash between "Blanziflor et Helena" and the recapitulation of the "O Fortuna." The gong is also missing from the "In Taberna"--and Ormandy takes quite a bit of liberties in supressing the "battering ram" Orff style which is an integral part of this work. The chorus comes off actually brilliantly in spite of Ormandy, and Gilbert Johnson (Principal trumpet) and William Kincaid (principal flute) have some fine showings. I would suggest purchase of this recording (it is rather cheap)--then listen to Blomstedt and the San Fransisco--or Rafael Frubeck de Burgos and the New Philharmonia (featuring Lucia Popp as the soprano soloist)...you will hear the difference!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eugene Ormandy is the best,
By Yumi "Yumi" (LA CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Carmina Burana (Audio CD)
My first Carmina Burana was a record on Deutsch Gramaphone, and I loved it. Since then, I have listened to several different versions but this one comes closest to it.I recommend this CD.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tremendous recording,
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This review is from: Carmina Burana (Audio CD)
This is the best recording of Carmina Burana that i have ever heard. both the symphony and the chorus do a masterful job in conveying the emotions of the music, from the grand and bombastic beginning and end to some of the most beautiful parts like "stetit Puella" and "In trutina". Just beautiful.
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