Oratorio Society of New York to Open Season with ‘Carmina Burana’

By Francisco Salazar

The Oratorio Society of New York led by Music Director Kent Tritle is set to launch its 2024-2025 season with “Carmina Burana.”

The concert set for Nov. 11, 2024, at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage in Carnegie Hall will feature soprano Eva Martinez and tenor John Riesen, both making their Carnegie Hall debuts. The concert will also showcase baritone John Brancy.

The performance will feature a rare performance of Orff’s arrangement of “Carmina Burana” for two pianos and percussion, with pianists Amir Farid and Blair McMillen, and the Cathedral Choristers of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

In a statement, Music Director Tritle said, “The sound of the chorus crying out to Lady Fortune, with nearly 190 singers at full voice, will be a thrilling moment! Carmina Burana’s ancient, somewhat forbidden texts explore love, life, and luck – Carl Orff’s magical orchestration for percussion ensemble and two pianos is scintillating. Our soloists for this performance are spectacular, with the remarkable young Eva Martinez and the fabulous John Reisen making their Carnegie Hall debuts. Orff’s masterwork is preceded by gorgeous music of Brahms, Schubert, Libby Larsen, and Oliver Caplan, all sure to please!”

The next performance of the season marks the Oratorio Society of New York’s 150th rendition of Händel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 23, 2024 at Carnegie Hall.

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