Münchner MotettenChor - Schneider: Orbe Rotundo (2023) [Official Digital Download 24/48]

Expressly conceived as a “companion piece” to Carl Orff’s enduringly popular Carmina Burana, Enjott Schneider’s “Orbe Rotundo” received “exceptionally enthusiastic applause for a contemporary work” (Neue Musikzeitung) at its premiere. The composer describes the work (“a collection of pictures on Latin and medieval texts”) as a continuation and expansion of themes dealt with in Carmina Burana. Schneider also utilizes the exact vocal and instrumental forces of Orff’s composition, all of which were in top form for this live recording of the premiere performance. The Munich Motet Choir is the musical protagonist of the piece. Under the direction of Hayko Siemens, to whom the work is dedicated, the choir is by turns explosively dynamic, rhythmically supple, and expressively tender, while always maintaining an impressive and beautiful sonority. The work was clearly a labor of love for Schneider, an experienced composer of thrilling film music. How could it not be, since the sometimes earthy and extreme texts deal with the full range of human behavior? One critic even speculated about a cinematic realization of the music. Whatever the format, the work seems destined to achieve the success it so richly deserves, providing those who love Carmina Burana with a worthy successor and sequel: “Orbe Rotundo”.

Tracklist:
01. Orbe Rotundo: Szene I "Orbe Rotundo" Nr. 1, In orbe rotundo
02. Orbe Rotundo: Szene I "Orbe Rotundo" Nr. 2, Ateh
03. Orbe Rotundo: Szene II "Ostera (prima pars)" Nr. 3, Ergo nostro contio
04. Orbe Rotundo: Szene II, "Ostera (prima pars)" Nr. 4, Iam vernali tempore
05. Orbe Rotundo: Szene II, "Ostera (prima pars)" Nr. 5, Ostera
06. Orbe Rotundo: Szene III, "Walpurgisnacht" Nr. 6, Hexensabbat
07. Orbe Rotundo: Szene IV, "Maienliebe" Nr. 7, Maienzeit
08. Orbe Rotundo: Szene IV, "Maienliebe" Nr. 8, Jensel und Gretel
09. Orbe Rotundo: Szene V, "Mittsommer - Johannistag" Nr. 9, Terra, anima, aqua, ignis
10. Orbe Rotundo: Szene VI, "Autumnus" Nr. 10, Deus magnficatus
11. Orbe Rotundo: Szene VI, "Autumnus" Nr. 11, Erntetanz
12. Orbe Rotundo: Szene VI, "Autumnus" Nr. 12, Trinklied
13. Orbe Rotundo: Szene VI, "Autumnus" Nr. 13, O et o cum jubilo
14. Orbe Rotundo: Szene VII, "Hiemis" Nr. 14, Memento mori
15. Orbe Rotundo: Szene VIII, "Ostera (secunda pars)" Nr. 15, Primavera
16. Orbe Rotundo: Szene IX, "Orbe Rotundo" Nr. 16, Finale in orbe rotundo


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