Hi,
From what I've heard Carmina Burana isn't an opera,
but a choral work of medieval poetry set to music by
Carl Orff. There are several soloists, though.
--- Oberon603@a... wrote:
> Hello people,
>
> This fall I will be joining an opera workshop in
> my local city & I cant
> wait (= . However recently, I found out that the
> music school that runs the
> workshop also has a separate choir ensemble that
> will be performing "Carmina
> Burana". I know nothing about this opera except
> that I think that one of the
> roles is performed by either a Lyric Tenor or a
> Countertenor. Am I correct
> in saying this? What's the role like, is it huge?
> Is it more suited to a
> countertenor than a tenor? The reason why I asked,
> is because if the role in
> CB would fit me, I may be interested in auditioning.
> Can anyone give me any
> info on this work, a synopsis perhaps, recommend a
> good recording of it?
> Your help would greatly appreciated.
>
> Best Wishes to all,
>
> Kenneth Ealy
> Aspiring Countertenor
> "It's never to late to be what you might have been"
> This girl that I work
> with. (=
>
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