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André Previn's landmark 1974 recording of Carmina burana with the London Symphony Orchestra remains one of the most electrifying accounts of Orff's exuberant cantata. From the momentous opening "O Fortuna" to the rapturous closing chorus, Previn brings out the rhythmic vitality, sensuality, and theatrical flair of this hedonistic celebration of life and love. Captured in the acoustically rich Kingsway Hall and produced by Christopher Bishop, this recording delivers an immediacy and spontaneity that have stood the test of time. As Previn's classical career blossomed in the UK, this performance confirmed his rare ability to bridge serious musicianship with mass appeal - a vibrant, unforgettable classic that continues to resonate across generations.
Tracklist:
- Carmina Burana, Introduction, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: O Fortuna
- Carmina Burana, Introduction, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: Fortune plango vulnera
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 1, Primo vere: Veris leta facies
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 1, Primo vere: Omnia sol temperat
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 1, Primo vere: Ecce gratum
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 1, Uf dem Anger: Tanz
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 1, Uf dem Anger: Floret silva nobilis
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 1, Uf dem Anger: Chramer, gip die varwe mir
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 1, Uf dem Anger: Reie - Swaz hie gat umbe - Chume, chum, geselle min
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 1, Uf dem Anger: Were diu werlt alle min
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 2, In Taberna: Estuans interius
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 2, In Taberna: Olim lacus colueram
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 2, In Taberna: Ego sum abbas Cucaniensis
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 2, In Taberna: In taberna quando sumus
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 3, Cour d'amours: Amor volat undique
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 3, Cour d'amours: Dies, nox et omnia
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 3, Cour d'amours: Stetit puella
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 3, Cour d'amours: Circa mea pectora
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 3, Cour d'amours: Si puer cum puellula
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 3, Cour d'amours: Veni, veni, venias
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 3, Cour d'amours: In trutina
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 3, Cour d'amours: Tempus est iocundum
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 3, Cour d'amours: Dulcissime
- Carmina Burana, Pt. 4, Blanziflor et Helena: Ave formosissima
- Carmina Burana, Conclusion, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: O Fortuna
UPC: 5021732819925
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 11.21.25
Format: Vinyl Record
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