Carmina Burana - Popularity of The O2 Classical Debut Leads to Second Date
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The O2's first venture into classical music has proved so popular that a second show of Carmina Burana will take place on Sunday 18th January. The concerts will be the first shows in The O2 Monumental Classics series that aim to take the classical music experience to a new level. Franz Abraham, the creator of the production, brings Carl Orff's masterpiece to life with over 250 performers - including the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Brighton Festival Chorus and Youth Choir, as well as dancers, actors, and singers. The dramatic staging has been created by Walter Haupt, a long standing close friend of Orff himself, and features a giant set, previously only seen outside and in stadiums, sensational light projections and fireworks. Carmina Burana, the world's most popular piece of classical music, tells the story of the wheel of life and all that brings; love and lust, life and death, rich and poor, power and poverty. This production marks the first time the tale behind the music has been acted out along with the music. Franz Abraham's production of Carmina Burana was first launched in 1995 and has wowed audiences since, including a performance on Copacabana beach in Rio to an audience of 100,000 people. David Campbell, Chief Executive of AEG Europe, owners and operators of The O2 commented: "I am thrilled that the public appetite for Carmina Burana at The O2 has been so strong that we will be putting on a second show. The arena will look like it never has before and will offer a totally new classical experience for our visitors." Carmina Burana will be followed soon by large scale productions of other major classics. Tickets go on sale on Friday 5th September. |
