CARMINA BURANA & CONCIERTO DE ARANJUEZ

Rolando Saad, Guitar | Orchestra and Choir of the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Odessa

A unique evening where Spanish passion meets the force of the epic on a single stage. The concert brings together two universal masterpieces: Joaquín Rodrigo’s luminous Concierto de Aranjuez and Carl Orff’s explosive Carmina Burana, in a dialogue between the soul of Spain and the overwhelming energy of medieval life.

Rolando Saad, master of the Spanish guitar, guides the audience through the gardens of the Palacio de Aranjuez with a performance that has moved over two million spectators worldwide. Accompanied by the Grand Symphony Orchestra, Saad conveys the joyful yet nostalgic spirit of Rodrigo’s most emblematic work.

Carmina Burana, an essential piece for lovers of life, art, and satire. With its powerful choral and orchestral force, this cantata based on medieval poems celebrates hedonism, love, fickle fortune, and earthly pleasures, while delivering a sharp critique of society. Premiered in 1937, it remains one of the most vibrant and popular works in the classical repertoire.

Two worlds, one night. From the delicacy of a guitar evoking Andalusia to the fiery choruses that celebrate the intensity of life.