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Despite being a live recording -- or, more accurately, one assembled from several concerts -- this 2005 CD of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana is almost as polished and well-produced as a studio recording. Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic are incredibly tight and coordinated with the choirs and vocal soloists, and everything holds together quite well, without embarrassing mishaps, sloppy playing, or extraneous audience noises; obviously, using the best takes from several tapes prevents this. Even better, the performance really goes at a sprint; if anyone has ever felt that Carmina needed a good, swift kick to retain interest, then this galloping rendition ought to satisfy, at least in terms of tempi. However, the sound covers a wide dynamic range and it is often terribly soft and remote in the most subdued movements; yet the rousers have more than enough power to be heard, so a lot of experimentation with levels is required. The percussion is featured prominently in the big numbers -- Rattle takes great pains to emphasize Orff's spectacular writing for the section -- so the volume setting also depends on how well one appreciates (or tolerates) loud cymbal crashes and pugnacious drumming. So this fine recording is worth a hearing, though it is somewhat labor intensive for home listening.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Christian Gerhaher, Baritone Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist - Carl Orff, Composer
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist - Carl Orff, Composer - Christian Gerhaher, Baritone Vocals, FeaturedArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Lawrence Brownlee, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Christian Gerhaher, Baritone Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Knaben des Staats- und Domchors Berlin, Choir, FeaturedArtist - Sally Matthews, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Christian Gerhaher, Baritone Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Sally Matthews, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Christian Gerhaher, Baritone Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Christian Gerhaher, Baritone Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Sally Matthews, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Christian Gerhaher, Baritone Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Sally Matthews, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Sally Matthews, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Anonymus, Poet - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Stephen Johns, Producer - Berliner Philharmoniker, Orchestra - Carl Orff, Composer - Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chorus, FeaturedArtist - Mike Clements, Engineer - Simon Rattle, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
Albumbeschreibung
Despite being a live recording -- or, more accurately, one assembled from several concerts -- this 2005 CD of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana is almost as polished and well-produced as a studio recording. Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic are incredibly tight and coordinated with the choirs and vocal soloists, and everything holds together quite well, without embarrassing mishaps, sloppy playing, or extraneous audience noises; obviously, using the best takes from several tapes prevents this. Even better, the performance really goes at a sprint; if anyone has ever felt that Carmina needed a good, swift kick to retain interest, then this galloping rendition ought to satisfy, at least in terms of tempi. However, the sound covers a wide dynamic range and it is often terribly soft and remote in the most subdued movements; yet the rousers have more than enough power to be heard, so a lot of experimentation with levels is required. The percussion is featured prominently in the big numbers -- Rattle takes great pains to emphasize Orff's spectacular writing for the section -- so the volume setting also depends on how well one appreciates (or tolerates) loud cymbal crashes and pugnacious drumming. So this fine recording is worth a hearing, though it is somewhat labor intensive for home listening.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 25 track(s)
- Total length: 00:59:01
- Main artists: Sir Simon Rattle Berliner Philharmoniker
- Composer: Carl Orff
- Label: Warner Classics
- Genre: Klassiek
A Warner Classics release, © 2005 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2005 Parlophone Records Limited
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