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[Emma Bezzle]

What span of time do you consider the turn of the century, for clarification

I meant from 1900 onward. I'm sorry I wasn't clear

 

[Victorique]

I meant from 1900 onward. I'm sorry I wasn't clear

some consider it 1890s-1910, 1890s-20s, 1900-50, 1900-20, 1900-30, and so on

 

[Joe Kerr]

Was this composer born before 1900?

 

[Emma Bezzle]

Was this composer born before 1900?

Yes, he was.

5 questions left.

 

[Chase]

Does this German-composed cantata have a Latin title?

 

[Emma Bezzle]

Does this German-composed cantata have a Latin title?

Why, yes it does.

4 questions left.

 

[Chase]

Is this cantata a 'scenic cantata' and possibly also the first part of a trilogy?

 

[Emma Bezzle]

Is this cantata a 'scenic cantata' and possibly also the first part of a trilogy?

Indeed it is.

3 questions left

 

[Claire Yeon]

Is it Carmina Burana?

 

[Emma Bezzle]

Is it Carmina Burana?

Yes, it is Carl Orff's Carmina Burana!

Composed in 1935-1936, Orff's Carmina Burana is a cantata based on a series of 24 poems written during the medieval period. While most people might not recognize the name of the composition, you've most likely heard the opening movement, O Fortuna, in various media including commercials, movies, and the occasional meme.

(If you haven't listened to it, I highly recommend it. I had the privilege to attend a live concert about a year ago and it was the most spectacular thing I'd ever witnessed)