"Carmina Burana" - China 2010

May 29th, 2010 10:00– Shanghai Oriental Arts Center ,
June 2nd, 2010 19:30– Beijing Forbidden City Concert Hall,
Performed by the Stuttgarter Kantorei under the musical direction of Kay Johannsen
A cooperation with Chinese musicians

Concert Dates
May 29th, 2010 – Shanghai Oriental Arts Center – „People’s Concert“ (Preface-Concert, educational purpose)  (Benefit ticket price: 3, 5, 8 Euro)

June 2nd, 2010 – Beijing Forbidden City Concert Hall (Ticket prices mostly between 3, 6, and 9 Euro)

Project Description

The most important choral composition of the 20th century
During their tour through China, the Stuttgarter Kantorei will focus on the performance of the masterpiece „Carmina Burana“. It is probably the biggest and most famous creation by Carl Orff and for sure one of the most important compostions of the 20th century. For realizing the version with a choir, several drums and two pianos, there will be a cooperation among Chinese and German musicians.
German-Chinese Cooperation in the Music Area
The Chinese artists are all professional musicians and enjoyed an excellent education in China and Germany. Besides, some of them teach as professors in the Beijing Conservatory of Music.
Pedagogic / Educational Purpose
The concerts that take place in China should provide an educational basis. Therefore, several parts of the composition will be introduced through a Preface-Concert, afterwards the audience can listen to the entire concert.