Masterworks 4 – Carmina Burana

Prepare for one of the most powerful choral works ever written as the Missoula Symphony and Chorale present Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana.

Famous for its thunderous opening movement, O Fortuna, this dramatic masterpiece draws on medieval poetry celebrating the unpredictability of fate, the joys of spring, and the pleasures of life. Massive choruses, driving rhythms, and unforgettable melodies make Carmina Burana one of the most exhilarating works in the orchestral repertoire.

The concert opens with Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3, a brilliant and dramatic introduction that sets the stage for the monumental work that follows.

With the combined forces of orchestra, chorale, and soloists, this concert promises a breathtaking and unforgettable conclusion to the Masterworks season.

Missoula Symphony Chorale

Beethoven: Leonore Overture, No. 3, op. 72

Orff: Carmina Burana

Dates/Times

April 17, 2027 / 7:30 PM

April 18, 2027 / 3:00 PM

Location

University of Montana
Dennison Theatre

Concert Week Activities

UM Masterclass with Guest Artists – TBD

Student Night @Dress Rehearsal
Friday, April 16, 2027, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
UM Dennison Theatre

Symphony Kids Library Concert
Saturday, April 17, 2027, at 11:00 AM
Missoula Public Library

Downbeat Lowdown Pre-Concert Talk

(must be a ticket holder)

Saturday, April 17, 2027, at 6:30 PM
Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 2:00 PM
Music Recital Hall, University of Montana