Carl Orff: A Concise Biography

(Schott). The booklet is based on the text contributed to "Die Grossen Deutschen unserer Epoche" (Berlin 1985). In simply-expressed language, it summarises 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. With bibliography. Illustrated.