A powerful one‑night performance in Cheltenham
Carmina Burana Inspired arrives in Cheltenham for a single evening of bold, atmospheric choral music.
Staged inside the Parabola Arts Centre at Cheltenham Ladies’ College, this intimate concert brings Carl Orff’s iconic cantata to life with a chamber‑sized ensemble that amplifies every moment of drama, desire and fate.
Show details:
- Date: Saturday 16th May 2026
- Time: 6:30pm
- Duration: Approx. 60 minutes - Doors open at least 30 minutes before the concert.
- Age restriction: 6+
- Location: Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham, GL50 3AA
Important information: Please aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the show begins.
About the show:
This performance follows the traditional three‑part structure — Spring’s Awakening, The Tavern and The Court of Love — framed by a dramatic prologue and epilogue that remind us the wheel of fortune never stops turning.
- Hear an elite 8‑voice choir and two exceptional soloists perform Orff’s explosive score
- Experience live pipe organ and piano arranged specifically for this venue’s acoustics
- Enjoy a rare, close‑up interpretation of one of the 20th century’s most iconic works
- Led by world‑renowned conductor Ralph Allwood MBE DMus, celebrated for his transformative choral work
- Discover the emotional sweep of medieval poetry, from luck and lust to love and loss
Newly adapted from original manuscripts, this version reveals the raw intensity of Orff’s vision in a way that feels both daring and deeply human.
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert, with a strict late‑entry policy to preserve the atmosphere for performers and guests. Suitable for ages 6+, this is a rare chance to experience Carmina Burana in a setting that brings every note, breath and heartbeat into sharp focus.