A ballet that takes your breath away from the very first moment
"Carmina Burana" is a powerful and emotionally charged performance where orchestra, choir, and ballet unite to create an expressive, dynamic atmosphere that captivates the audience from the first note to the last.

At the heart of Carmina Burana lies a medieval collection of poetry and songs known as the Songs of Beuern, inspired by the lives of the goliards — wandering poets and musicians — as well as the festive rituals of the Middle Ages. These texts, written in Latin, Old High German, and Old French, explore themes of love, fate, the pleasures of life, and the fleeting nature of existence.

Drawing from 24 of these poems, renowned German composer Carl Orff created his iconic scenic cantata in 1937. Its premiere in Frankfurt am Main became an immediate sensation and the work has since earned its place as one of the landmark musical creations of the 20th century.
A new choreographic interpretation
Our version of Carmina Burana is a contemporary ballet interpretation, envisioned by acclaimed choreographer Johan Nuss. At the center of the production are ten dancers, each embodying a role in a profound philosophical story about the human condition and the inner struggle for balance.

> “In creating this choreography, I felt a deep need to explore Carmina Burana from a new perspective. In this production, the dancers become figures in a grand chess game — a metaphor for life. They fight for survival, dignity, and inner equilibrium while navigating the chaos and uncertainty of existence.
The contrast of black and white reflects the dualities of human experience: joy and sorrow, love and loneliness, hope and despair. Every movement becomes a symbol, and every interaction a strategic move in the chessboard of life — illustrating the eternal cycle of birth, life, and death.”
— Johan Nuss

Our Carmina Burana is not merely a ballet — it is a philosophical parable, an emotional journey that provokes reflection and lingers long after the final curtain falls.
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