Classical Recommendation help

[Bufo Bill]

Hi I am looking for a version of Orff's Carmina Burana to add to my collection. That is to say I am looking for a version where the choir in O Fortuna really blows you away with the volume and position in the mix. Does anyone know of a recording like this?

Many thanks from Bill. 

[rando]

I seem to take in a fair bit more choral than others here.  So I did a little of something I rarely do, seeing what others thought of my choices.  As I suspected the recordings that came to mind are known for the choral work.  And not just in the opening/closing O Fortuna.  Since you did ask specifically for that piece I would say the Runnicles on Telarc.  Possibly someone else will overrule me.  Inside their repertoire multiple people here are more experienced and keen on certain works.

 

[Musicophile]

Some purists would argue that classifying Orff under “classical” is a big misnomer and you should rather look for it in the “pop/rock” department. 

 

I’m also not a particularly big fan; but when I listen to it I often go to the Simon Rattle Berlin Version that is now even available as 24/44 remaster. 

 

http://www.hdtracks.com/bpo-rattle-orff-carmina-burana

 

 

A less audiophile, but even more “blow away” version is Muti from 1979. 

 

 

 

[Bufo Bill]

Many thanks guys. 

Bill.