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Orbe Rotundo
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Expressly conceived as a “companion piece” to Carl Orff’s enduringly popular Carmina Burana, Enjott Schneider’s “Orbe Rotundo” received “exceptionally enthusiastic applause for a contemporary work” (Neue Musikzeitung) at its premiere. The composer describes the work (“a collection of pictures on Latin and medieval texts”) as a continuation and expansion of themes dealt with in Carmina Burana. Schneider also utilizes the exact vocal and instrumental forces of Orff’s composition, all of which were in top form for this live recording of the premiere performance. The Munich Motet Choir is the musical protagonist of the piece. Under the direction of Hayko Siemens, to whom the work is dedicated, the choir is by turns explosively dynamic, rhythmically supple, and expressively tender, while always maintaining an impressive and beautiful sonority.
The work was clearly a labor of love for Schneider, an experienced composer of thrilling film music. How could it not be, since the sometimes earthy and extreme texts deal with the full range of human behavior? One critic even speculated about a cinematic realization of the music.
Whatever the format, the work seems destined to achieve the success it so richly deserves, providing those who love Carmina Burana with a worthy successor and sequel: “Orbe Rotundo”.
Live recording of the world premiere on 5 December 2010 by Bayerischer Rundfunk, Munich | Licensed by BRmedia Service GmbH
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Orbe Rotundo
Songs about life, magic, and death for vocal soloists, choir and orchestra. A scenic picture on the annual circle after latin and medieval texts
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Enjott Schneider: Orbe Rotundo. Part 1 Spring & Summer (Trailer 7:40 minutes)
Enjott Schneider: Orbe Rotundo. Part 2 Autumn & Winter (Trailer 8:53 minutes)
Enjott Schneider: Orbe Rotundo. Szene III: Walpurgisnacht, Nr. 6: Hexensabbat (Trailer 4 minutes)
Enjott Schneider: Orbe Rotundo. Szene V: Mittsommer – Johannistag (Trailer 4:25 minutes)
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With over 600 soundtracks and numerous awards to his name Enjott Schneider is one of the leading German composers of film music. His music for Schlafes Bruder, Stalingrad, Herbstmilch and many other films will never be forgotten. Schneider’s compositional output also includes full-length operas, oratorios, symphonies and concertos alongside chamber music, sacred works and organ music. Wergo offers its heartfelt congratulations to Enjott Schneider on the occasion of his 75th birthday!
