A Satire: Carmina Burana Africana

The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh ends its 2023-2024 season with “A Satire: Carmina Burana Africana,” which highlights both the challenges and humor of everyday life and features two pianos, an African drum ensemble and an African-American dance troupe. This collection of mostly bawdy, irreverent and satirical medieval poetry includes the Latin, German and French vernacular.  The songs and poems were written by Goliards, clergy (mostly students) who satirized the Catholic Church. Featuring soloists Chanel Holte, soprano & Graham Fandrei, baritone; along with the WVU African Drum Ensemble, Michael Vercelli, Director; and K-Theatre Dance Complex, Kontara Morphis, Artistic Director.