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In what year did Carl Orff compose his famous cantata Carmina Burana?

  • 1930

  • 1937

  • 1945

  • 1950

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Carl Orff composed his famous cantata Carmina Burana in 1937. The cantata is based on a collection of medieval songs, and it is known for its use of percussion instruments and its lively, energetic music. Carmina Burana has been performed by many orchestras and choirs around the world, and it is considered one of Orff's most important works.
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