The American Minervan

Tag: Ave Formosissima

  • Carl Orff: Chramer, Gip Die Varwe Mir

    Carl Orff: Chramer, Gip Die Varwe Mir

    “Hail, world, so rich in joys! I will be obedient to you because of the pleasures you afford. Look at me, young men! Let me please you!” [With Knowledge and Fire!]

  • Carl Orff: Ave Formosissima!

    Carl Orff: Ave Formosissima!

    “VENUS, VENUS, VENUS — GENEROSA (noble Venus)!” “Ave formosissima,gemma pretiosa,ave decus virginum,virgo gloriosa,ave mundi luminar,ave mundi rosa,Blanziflor et Helena,Venus, generosa!”