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CARMINA BURANA is about love, lust and life in the 13th century. With over 250 performers, this remarkable production touches on all our emotions. You just can't beat the sound of a full orchestra and 2 choruses! For this production of CARMINA, DANB joins with the UF Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Raymond Chobaz and the UF Concert Choir and Gainesville Civic Chorus under the direction of Dr. Will Kesling. Joining to add even more glorious sound, three guest soloists from the world of opera - Tenor Cooper Nolan, Baritone Dan Kempson and Soprano Ashley Dannewitz.
CARMINA BURANA has been presented 7 times in Gainesville since 1981. Choreographed by Tom Pazik for DANB, this 2012 production provides once more an opportunity to witness an extraordinary, not-to-be missed, ballet which impressively combines the profane and the profound ... the religious and the erotic.
"At its core, CARMINA is a one-of-a-kind manuscript of poems and songs that deal with basic human themes such as the fickleness of luck, the inevitability of death, the joy and pain of love, and the predominance of human frailties over virtue. The poems and songs celebrate springtime, love, gambling and drinking and propose a concern with the human condition. Set to the music of the world renowned German composer, Carl Orff, CARMINA BURANA is a masterpiece of both classical music and satire."
CARMINA FEST February 17th @ 6 PM
For the total package, purchase tickets to Carmina Fest. You'll enjoy fantastic food and wine provided by Sweetwater Branch Inn, a preshow talk - get the inside skinny - by maestro Raymond Chobaz and the sound of medieval music. Then enjoy the performance!
CELEBRATING 24 YEARS! February 18th
Principal dancer Michele Incollingo will dance her final performance with CARMINA BURANA on the 18th. Ms. Incollingo joined DANB in 1983. We will celebrate her amazing career at the conclusion of the performance with a reception in the upper lobby. Join us in toasting this remarkable dancer with the party in her honor. |
