HarleyMo Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Any opinions on the best recording of Carmina Burana? I read that the Fischer-Dieskau, Jochum version was endorsed by the composer but dont know how the quality of the recording is. Since Im TT-less at the moment I would be looking for a CD version. Thanks Harley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashorn Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 i have a few copies but my favorite one is: Carmina Burana Beverly Hoch : soprano Stanford Olsen : tenor Mark Oswald : baritone F.A.C.E. Treble Choir Choeure de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montreal Orchestre de Montreal Charles Dutoit ; conductor 1997 The Decca record company I do hope you find this copy and enjoy Flashorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyMo Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Thanks Flashorn. I look for it. Harley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Telarc is also highly regarded for their vocal recordings. That's the one I have. DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 The perf/recording that never misses in my experience is probably the oldest: Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra, soloists and chorus, probably less than $10 for the CD. You'll really, really like it! Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Last month, at the annual Wisconsin cheesefest gathering, Larry C brought his version, and I played my Telarc version and we all agreed that the Telarc was a cleaner recording, but his was the better performance by far. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Here is Orff's favorite (in his lifetime, and there have been lots of recordings made since his death)... uncompressed mono from 1952, recorded by his hometown orchestra. But are you looking for best performance or best sfx? Composer: Carl OrffConductor: Eugen JochumOrchestra: Chorus and Orchestra of the Bavarian RadioLabel: Deutsche GrammophonAudio CD (January 14, 2003)Number of Discs: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Boy, you guys are sure missing the boat on Carmina Burana. I located this on Amazon and no Carl Orff collection would be complete without it. Babs only included In Turtina from Carmina Burana on this album, but really now, would you need any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyMo Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 Im getting lots of great suggestions. I knew there was alot of recordings of it but even Babs (refraining from any comments towards her politics). Im looking for what everyone wants I think. A good guality recording that sounds good on our acurate Klipsch speakers balanced with a good performance. I think maybe Im just going to have to get a few copies and see which one I enjoy the most. Never ceases to amaze me at the vast knowledge and experience of music on this forum. Thanks Harley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Please let us know. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I have the Dutch import on Phillips LP with Herbert Kegel and the Leipzig Radio Chorus and Radio Symphony Orchestra. I don't know if it is available on CD. I've heard it live more than recorded and can't say how this one stacks up. Maybe someone else has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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