Carmina Burana was composed in 1935 and 1936 by Carl Orff, based on 24 poems from the medieval collection Carmina Burana, probably the most frequently performed choral work of the 21st century. It consists of three sections – Springtime, In the Tavern and The Court Of Love – preceded by and ending with an invocation to Fortune. The concert is played by Shanghai Opera House and conducted by Zhong Xu, one of the best recognized conductors in the nation.

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