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The roof of the Academy of Music will be raised as the Opera Philadelphia Chorus and Orchestra come together to present a breathtaking performance of Carl Orff's exhilarating cantata. From its showpiece opening 'O Fortuna', Orff blows us away with this towering example of the power of the human voice.

An adaptation of a group of 13th Century poems, Carmina Burana is dramatic, powerful and indulgent, and has permeated popular culture, having been featured in everything from advertisements to movies, rock music to sports games. One of the most vibrant, hair-raising sonic experiences in all of the classical canon, this medieval-inspired masterpiece is a guaranteed showstopper that will move audiences old and young.