Composer of the Week - Carl Orff (1895-1982) - Father, I Have Sinned

This episode is available until midday on Friday, 21st August as part of the Series Catch-up Trial. Michael Kater and Donald Macleod consider whether Orff was experiencing feelings of guilt in later life, looking at his final works and his personal correspondence. Opener (Gunild Keetman): Gassenhauer - Street song (Schulwerk) Instrumental Ensemble BMG Conifer 75605513572, Tr 19 Nanie und Dithyrambe Czech Philharmonic Chorus Instrumental Ensemble Vaclav Smetacek (conductor) Supraphon 1137 Side 2, Trs 1-2 Prometheus desmotes Prometheus ...... Roland Hermann Bavarian Radio Chorus and Symphony Orchestra Rafael Kubelik (conductor) Orfeo C5269921 CD 1, Tr 3 (fade out) De temporum fine comoedia Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano) Peter Schreier (tenor) Josef Greindl, Rolf Boysen (bass) Tolzer Boys Choir RIAS Chamber Choir Cologne Radio Chorus Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra Herbert von Karajan (conductor) DG 429 859-2, Trs 13-18.