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In the 13th century, itinerant monks and students - in response to the strict and pious ideals of the church - sang about the enjoyment of love, drink and the life of the vagrant.
Carl Orff used their Latin and German lyrics as the basis of his 'Carmina Burana' and was inspired by various musical sources. The result is a powerful and exciting piece of music full of propulsive rhythms.