The Concert

Carmina Burana at Carnegie Hall

Carl Orff’s monumental masterpiece Carmina Burana comes to the stage of Carnegie Hall in a spectacular international collaboration bringing together artists from Germany and the United States.

Under the direction of Andrea Fessmann, this powerful performance unites the Bavarian Carmina Choir, the VOENA Children’s Choir, distinguished soloists, and an American orchestra in one of the most electrifying works of the choral repertoire.

From the thunderous opening chorus O Fortuna to its exuberant celebration of life, love, fate, and fortune, Carmina Burana remains one of the most thrilling and widely celebrated works in classical music.

Bavarian Tradition Meets the Elegance of the 1920s

The evening also features a special appearance by The Munich Harmonists, a celebrated vocal ensemble dedicated to the timeless close-harmony tradition of the legendary Comedian Harmonists.

With charm, wit, and impeccable musical style, the ensemble revives the golden era of German musical elegance and entertainment culture of the 1920s and 1930s.

Their performances of beloved classics such as:

Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus
Veronika, der Lenz ist da
Irgendwo auf der Welt

capture the refined style, rhythmic vitality, and unmistakable charm of this remarkable musical period.

Through elegant close harmony, theatrical flair, and musical sophistication, the Munich Harmonists bring the spirit of one of Germany’s most beloved vocal traditions vividly back to life.

A Unique Musical Celebration

This extraordinary concert brings together two vibrant traditions of German musical culture:

the monumental choral power of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana
the sparkling elegance of The Munich Harmonists

Featuring large choral forces, international soloists, and the distinctive sound world of early twentieth-century vocal harmony, the evening celebrates both the dramatic grandeur of the choral repertoire and the refined charm of classic German entertainment music.

The result is a festive musical event that combines powerful orchestral sound, vibrant choral singing, and captivating vocal artistry on the stage of one of the world’s most iconic concert venues.

Program of the Evening

Carl Orff — Carmina Burana

Performed by

Bavarian Carmina Choir
VOENA Children’s Choir
American Orchestra

Soloists

Mithra Mastropierro — Soprano
Manuel Ried — Tenor
Manuel Adt — Baritone

Conductor

Andrea Fessmann

The Munich Harmonists

A special concert program celebrating the golden age of close harmony and the unforgettable music of the legendary Comedian Harmonists.

Featuring classics including

Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus
Veronika, der Lenz ist da
Irgendwo auf der Welt

June 4, 2026

Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Carnegie Hall — New York City