Carmina Burana: In Taberna Quando Sumus

Carmina Burana, Latin for "Songs from Benediktbeuern", is the name given to a manuscript of 254 poems and dramatic texts from the 11th or 12th century, although some are from the 13th century. The pieces were written almost entirely in Medieval Latin; a few in Middle High German, and some with traces of Old French or Provençal. Many are macaronic, a mixture of Latin and German or French vernacular.
They were written by students and clergy when the Latin idiom was the lingua franca across Italy and western Europe for travelling scholars, universities and theologians. Most of the poems and songs appear to be the work of Goliards, clergy (mostly students) who sent up and satirized the Church. The collection preserves the works of a number of poets, including Peter of Blois, Walter of Châtillon and the anonymous one, referred to as the Archpoet.
The collection was found in 1803 in the Bavarian monastery of Benediktbeuern and is now housed in the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek in Munich. Along with the Carmina Cantabrigiensia, the Carmina Burana is the most important collection of Goliard and vagabond songs.
The manuscripts reflect an 'international' European movement, with songs originating from the following countries, Occitanie, France, England, Scotland, Switzerland, Aragon, Castille, Germany.

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[odoacreosorkon]

This song is named "In taberna quando sumus", it is from "Carmina Burana" which is a medieval collection of songs and poems (XIII century).

This Youtube is the medieval music. Composer and author are unknown.

I think this version is recorded by Ensemble Unicorn and Ensemble Oni Wytars. CD edited by Naxos.

Some of theses poems were used by XX century composer Carl Orff in a scenic cantata. But style and music are very different. Look for "Carmina Burana" in wikipedia...

[micrologus2]

@odoacreosorkon: No it isn't Ensemble Unicorn&Oni Wytars but Modo Antiquo edited by Brilliant Classics

[TheLadykiaretta]

è stupendo!!!

[gmckennon]

Thanks for the well-informed description of In Taberna. This performance sounds very exciting! It would be nice to see a video of the staged production! WOW!

[ThePodgoricaTribune]

Sheet music for this is where...?

[95TheDeftOne]

@Shaggysan Yes it is.

[95TheDeftOne]

@micrologus2 Do you know where can I find the full list of the 47 Carmina Burana with musical accompainment? I can't find it anywhere (sorry for bad english)

[AlfredMittelalter]

@CanisNigrum ¡Checa el texto del poema en español ~CUANDO ESTAMOS EN LA TABERNA DE NADA NOS PREOCOPAMOS~... Corvus Corax de hecho, es un grupo muy bueno, pero hasta cierto punto ellos no enfatizaron esta musica como lo hizo Bettina Hoffmann en su tiempo y en modo antiguo.

[BlingBling276]

If Carmina Burana contains only the lyrics, where does this melody comes from ? Thanks.

[k1tsch83]

@micrologus2 Would you be so kind to recommend me a good source of information on Carmina Burana? Sorry for the intrusion.

[Shaggysan]

I didn't know there was a medieval version of this, I assume this is the original

[manicoquita]

what is this one about?

sounds nice

[pirlimpa]

wonderfull