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Carl Orff
Antigona
Carl Orff - Antigona - 1980 Classical - Sealed - NOS SEALED. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!
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Carl Orff
Carl Orff (July 10, 1895 – March 29, 1982) was a prominent German composer of the 20th century, best known for his work Carmina Burana, composed between 1935 and 1936. This "scenic cantata" serves as the first part of a trilogy that also includes Catulli Carmina and Trionfo di Afrodite. Carmina Burana showcases Orff's fascination with medieval German poetry, drawing inspiration from 13th-century verses found in the Codex latinus monacensis, a manuscript discovered in 1803 at the Benedictine monastery of Benediktbeuern, authored by the Goliards. The entire trilogy is referred to as Trionfi, or "Triumphs," and Orff described it as a celebration of the human spirit's triumph through the balance of sexuality and wholeness.
While incorporating some modern compositional techniques, Orff's work captures the essence of the medieval era, characterized by vibrant rhythms and straightforward harmonies. The medieval poems, composed in Latin and an early form of German, often possess a playful yet respectful tone. One of the most recognized segments, "Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi," commonly known as "O Fortuna," is frequently used to symbolize primal forces. Orff hesitated to classify his operatic works within traditional boundaries; for instance, he referred to Der Mond (The Moon, 1939) and Die Kluge (The Wise Woman, 1943) as Märchenopern, or "fairytale operas." Both pieces are noted for their "timeless" sound, a quality that transcends the musical trends of their time, making them challenging to associate with a specific era. Their melodies, rhythms, and texts create a distinctive synergy of words and music. Regarding his work Antigonae (1949), Orff emphasized that it was not an opera but rather a Vertonung, a "musical setting," of the ancient tragedy.
In the realm of music education, Orff is particularly recognized for his Schulwerk, or "School Work." Initially a collection of pieces composed for the Güntherschule, which served students aged 12 to 22, the term also applies to his publications based on radio broadcasts in Bavaria from 1949. These works, collectively known as Musik für Kinder (Music for Children), were created in collaboration with his former student, composer and educator Gunild Keetman, who contributed significantly to the arrangements in the "Musik für Kinder" volumes. Together, Orff and Keetman developed an innovative approach to music education for children, known as the "Orff Schulwerk," which emphasizes elemental music-making that integrates movement, singing, playing, and improvisation.
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Carl Orff - Antigona - 1980 Classical - Sealed - NOS SEALED. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!
- Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
- Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
- We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.
SRO Records Record Grading Guide:
SEALED/Mint:
Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.
Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.
NM (Near Mint):
Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.
EX (Excellent):
Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.
Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.
VG+ (Very Good Plus):
Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.
Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.
VG (Very Good):
Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips.
Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.
G+ (Good Plus):
Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.
Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.
G (Good):
Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.
Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.
F (Fair):
Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip
Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album
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