Carmina Burana - Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The ominous "O fortuna" chant explodes without warning, unleashing the raw power of both the CSO and the Chorus. The tenors and basses burst into a raucous drinking song. A singular soprano line soars into the stratosphere in ecstasy. Witness these and other iconic moments in Carl Orff's thrilling cantata Carmina burana under Riccardo Muti's intense and electrifying command from the podium.
 

Cast:

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Conductor: Riccardo Muti

Soprano: Lisette Oropesa
Countertenor: Max Emanuel Cencic
Baritone: Stéphane Degout

Chorus Director: Duain Wolfe
Chicago Symphony Chorus
Chicago Children's Choir

Artistic Director: Josephine Lee