I haven't blogged in a while because our schedule has been so busy. We've been performing at some amazing Cathedrales in NYC that I will feature in the next few weeks. Since we've been on sacred ground, I've been exploring lesser known classical works that have been approved by the church. One of my new favorites and now a staple in our repertoire is "In Trutina" by Carl Orff.
"In Trutina" originates from the song cycle Carmina Burana. Carmina Burana, latin for "Songs from Beuern" is the name given to a manuscript of 254 poems and dramatic texts written by medieval monks at a monastery in Benediktbeuern from the 11th or 12th centruy. Carl Orff (1895 - 1982) wrote a secular cantata, titled "Carmina Burana" based on the poems from the manuscript but did not use any of the original melodies. It is gorgeous as an instrumental or with Soprano. We have been performing it in both formats with our own arrangements. Enjoy.
In trutina mentis dubia
Fluctuant contraria
Lascivus amor et pudicitia
Sed eligo quod video
Collum iugo prebeo
Ad iugum tamen suave transeo
[English translation:]
In my own wavering balance
Desire fluctuates with modesty
But I choose what I see
I bow my neck to the yoke
For the burden is sweeter after all
And so I take it upon me
