Carmina Burana: In taberna quando sumus

Carl Orff/ arr. John Krance
Performed by the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble November 6, 2010 in San Diego, CA.
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Program notes:
Orff drew the inspiration for his grand vocal and orchestral work from 24
poems of the 200 found in the 13th century monastery of Benediktbeuern,
near Munich in Bavaria and published in 1847 under the title of Carmina
Burana. Carmina is the plural of the Latin word carmen and in early time,
carried the implication of student songs. Burana was the Latin name for the
area we know today as Bavaria. Both sacred and secular, the texts are frank
avowals of earthly pleasure: eating, dancing, drinking, gambling, and
lovemaking. They proclaim the beauty of life and the glory of springtime. The
music is simple in harmony and range, consistent with 13th century music,
with a driving rhythm to which the listener instinctively responds. John
Krance has incorporated the vocal melodies into an arrangement entirely
instrumental in structure.Of the 25 movements from the original
composition this is number 14:
14. In taberna quando sumus When we are in the tavern

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