Carl Orff A Concise Biography

Carl Orff

By Werner Thomas

Translated from the German by Verena Maschat

Book

22 pages

This booklet is based on the text contributed to Die Grossen Deutschen unserer Epoche (Berlin 1985). In simply-expressed language, it summarizes his life, its influences and the development of his work. Probably one of Orff's closest colleagues, the author brings his unique personal acquaintance with man and music to provide a concise insight to his subject. Includes some photography and a bibliography.