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Wed, Apr 8, 2026
What does "O Fortuna" mean? What does the chorus sing in *Carmina Burana*? We translate the most important passages from Carl Orff’s masterpiece and explain why these 800-year-old medieval texts are still so relevant today.
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
You know the music—but do you know the work? Conductor Paul Dinneweth explains why *Carmina Burana* is so much more than *O Fortuna*, and why you have to experience it live.
Fri, Mar 20, 2026
Carl Orff didn't believe in virtuosity, but in immediate impact. Carmina Burana—raw, rhythmic, physical—is proof of that. Live this spring, bigger than ever.
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
What does "O Fortuna" mean? What does the chorus sing in *Carmina Burana*? We translate the most important passages from Carl Orff’s masterpiece and explain why these 800-year-old medieval texts are still so relevant today.
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
You know the music—but do you know the work? Conductor Paul Dinneweth explains why *Carmina Burana* is so much more than *O Fortuna*, and why you have to experience it live.
Editorial Focus
Stories that add depth to productions, build audience interest, and help Music Hall rank higher for relevant search queries.
Now in the spotlight
Carmina Burana
3 items are visible in this selection.