Orffs »Carmina Burana« & Gershwins »Rhapsody in blue«

A milestone of »Symphonic Jazz« and a monumental work of classical modernism have lost none of their immense impact, even some 100 years after their creation. The defining rhythmic elements of these works continue to fascinate audiences today.

Following its great success with Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony under chief conductor Sebastian Lang-Lessing, the Philharmonic Orchestra Hagen now turns its attention to two key works of classical modernism by Gershwin and Orff.