Bozeman Magazine

The Bozeman Symphony will join forces with the Bozeman Symphonic Choir and Montana State Youth Chorale to present its final classical concert of the 2023/24 season the second weekend of May, the spectacular choral masterpiece “O, Fortuna!” Orff’s Carmina Burana, Carl Orff’s infamous ode to love, drink, and living life to the fullest. Music Director Norman Huynh conducts the program, which features the Symphony alongside renowned vocal soloists Ashley Fabian, soprano; Andrew Owens, tenor; and Christòpheren Nomura, baritone. The Symphonic Choir under the direction of Maren Marchesini will be featured in this massive choral work which includes the world-famous opening movement “O Fortuna,” with text drawn from the medieval poem Carmina Burana. Instantly recognizable thanks to its use in countless movies and commercials, a live Carmina is one of classical music’s most spellbinding and immersive experiences. From the explosive opening to the intimate and haunting “In Trutina,” every note will resonate with intensity and emotion.

Performances are Friday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m., at the Willson Auditorium, 404 West Main Street in downtown Bozeman. These concerts would not be possible without the support of sponsors Cal and Tricia DeSouza, Michael & Sharon Beehler, Mike & Cyndi Huempfner, and David & Kippy Sands.

Individual tickets are available at https://www.bozemansymphony.org/carminaburana.html or by calling the office at 406-585-9774. Adult tickets start at $29 and discounted student tickets (K-12 and college) are available.