Logan Tanner

Robert Moody

Sidney Outlaw

Sarah Vautour

Lawrence Edwards

Opera Memphis

Memphis Symphony Chorus

Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Opera Memphis is thrilled to present a majestic and sensual celebration of fortune with Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana." This captivating performance is set to take place on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 7:30 pm, at the prestigious Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, located at 255 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103. The performance will be conducted in Latin with English Surtitles, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Under the baton of Robert Moody, the event will feature a talented cast including soprano Sarah Vautour, countertenor Logan Tanner, and baritone Sidney Outlaw. They will be joined by the Memphis Symphony Chorus, with Lawrence Edwards as conductor, and the University of Mississippi University Choir, directed by Dr. Donald Trott. This collaboration highlights the partnership with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, promising an evening of unparalleled musical excellence.

The program also includes Saint-Saëns' "Danse Macabre," setting the stage for Orff's "Carmina Burana." This piece is a setting of poems by 12th-century monks, exploring themes such as the fickleness of fortune, the joy of the return of spring, and the perils and pleasures of drinking, gluttony, gambling, and lust.

Tickets for this unforgettable experience are available for purchase at memphissymphony.org or by calling the Memphis Symphony Orchestra at 901-537-2500. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a powerful performance that celebrates the human spirit through the lens of medieval monks, brought to life by the combined forces of Opera Memphis and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

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Carmina Burana

Cannon Center For The Performing Arts

Danse macabre