However, it is unlikely that Orff was animated by this idea in 1937, when the work was composed and premiered. Today, the medieval Carmina Burana has arisen to the level of a symbol of the European union, given that it represents a time when scholars easily traveled from region to region, all speaking Latin, but also preserving and disseminating diverse vernacular cultures. It is a collection of poems and songs written between the 11th and 13th centuries in Latin, German, French and other languages by Golliards–wandering students of the time. The texts and inspiration of Carmina Burana arise form the medieval manuscript of the same name, found in the Benediktbeuern Abbey in Bavaria. This comment by the composer opens the possibility of a new interpretation, where Carmina Burana may act as the colorful and entertaining mask of an underlying and deliberately hidden message. Still, the composer characterized this composition as his most obscure and enigmatic. With its famous opening theme “O Fortuna”-used in films and commercials everywhere– and its exciting rhythms about sex and gambling, Carmina Burana is performed several days of every week in some part of the world to enthusiastic audiences.
Carmina Burana is the best-known work of the controversial German composer Carl Orff. This production concept for Carmina Burana can be defined as an allegorical illustrated presentation of a popular yet mysterious composition. RESEARCH NOTES FOR A PERFORMANCE OF CARMINA BURANA IN SAO PAULOĪ Production Concept by Carmen-Helena Téllez Performance Information: September 2 and 3, 2009, University of Sao Paulo Concept and Music Direction: Carmen Helena Tellez Scenic Direction: Roberto Borges Visual Images and Supertitles: Designed by Carmen Helena Tellez, realized digitally by Mark Doerries and Cinthia Alireti: CASTING: The Composer: Howard Swyers The Swan: Daniel Bubeck Sophia: Abigail Mitchell Chorus of ECA and Studio Coral, Marcoantonio da Silva Ramos, chorus director Eloisa and Amilcar Zani, piano duo Percussion Group of ECA (poster image by Carmen-Helena Téllez, ©2009)
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