Carl Orff was born in 1895 in Munich and displayed musical talent at an early age. He began playing piano at the age of five, later learning cello and organ. In 1911, at just sixteen years old, he published his first work, " Eiland, ein Sang vom Chiemsee ", even before taking any formal courses in music theory. His years of study at the Munich Academy of Music were decisive for his artistic development. Particularly formative were his intensive explorations of early masters s

Independent Opera Company is thrilled to present "Die Kluge" (The Wise Woman) by C. Orff ABOUT THE SHOW A poor peasant’s honest mistake lands him in the dungeon—just as his clever daughter predicted. When her sharp wit saves her life in a battle of riddles, she rises from poverty to the throne. But when the new queen outsmarts the king himself, banishment follows… with one last trick up her sleeve. Carl Orff’s Die Kluge is a witty Grimm fairy tale brought to life with driving