Gürzenich-Orchester Köln / Andrés Orozco-Estrada
O Fortuna. Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana
Dates
sun 26 apr 2026 - 17:00
location
Blauwe zaal
price
€ 10 → 82
duration
1h 10' Extra info
introduction Stephan Weytjens / 16:15 / On_off_space
Andrés Orozco-Estrada was truly remarkable right from the very beginning. A master conductor with a subtle feel and musical sensivity. Süddeutsche Zeitung
The Symphonic Gold 25-26 series’ concluding exclamation mark is in the best possible hands with the Gürzenich-Orchester Köln. With a history spanning some 135 years, this is one of Europe’s oldest orchestras, famous for its memorable premieres such as Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 and Symphony No. 4and Strauss’ Don Quixote. This season, Andrés Orozco-Estrada takes over the chief conductor role from François-Xavier Roth, and under his leadership the orchestra brings Carl Orff’s ever-compelling Carmina Burana to life. With his 20th-century interpretation of medieval texts from Benediktbeuern, Orff produced a masterpiece that quickly became one of the great classics. For those who have never experienced a live performance of this instrumental and vocal spectacle, the Blue Room offers the ideal setting. The renowned Cologne orchestra is not the only shining star here; there are also brilliant vocalists like Alina Wunderlin, Michael Schade, and Michael Nagy. A celebration of recognition and musical grandeur that is impossible to resist.
Works
Carmina Burana
Credits
musical performance
musical direction
soprano
tenor
baritone