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Carmina Burana

Nationale Opera & Ballet van Oekraïne
Mon 28 Apr / 19:45
Mon 28 Apr ’25
19:45
  • Mon 28 Apr ’25
    19:45
    Danstheater
    Tickets

Carmina Burana, from 1937, ranks among the most famous 20th-century compositions. And quite rightly so, given the German composer Carl Orff’s spectacular accomplishment in putting medieval texts about drinking, gambling, sex and love to modern music.

Shortly before the Russian invasion, Ukraine’s National Opera & Ballet premiered a unique rendition, entirely according to Orff’s vision: 135 performers blending a range of art disciplines into a single, riveting audiovisual experience. This tremendous feat is now repeated by top performers, solo vocalists, ballet dancers, a choir and an orchestra from the war ravaged region. Certainly in view of the piece’s underlying message, it makes this evening all the more special. 

The best-known song, O Fortuna, is a hymn to the goddess of fate and often features in films, commercials and DJ remixes. Life is unpredictable. Sometimes things go your way, sometimes they don’t. Be sure therefore to relish the moments of joy: that’s what Orff’s masterpiece tells us. 

 

Cloakroom and drink  
Cloakroom and an intermission drink are included. If the event does not have an intermission, you will receive the drink afterwards.  

Part of

Ooievaarspas discount  
Ooievaarspas holders are eligible for a discount on the ticket price for this concert. To book tickets, we need to see your Ooievaarspas for registration purposes. Please contact our booking office to book your tickets.  

Credits

Gerard Mosterd Regie, choreografie en vormgeving

Amare Stories

Dance

The dance offering in Amare is versatile, colorful and startling. Not surprising when you consider that Amare comes from the Lucent Danstheater and Zuiderstrandtheater and has the Nederlands Dans Theater as its house company. Here is a selection from the rich dance programme.