It was two years between 19 when he needed to stop his passion for music and fight a war, which almost killed him. When he was sixteen, he published some of his works and songs, mainly inspired by Richard Strauss and other German composers, by also proposing his musical language and style.Īt seventeen, he was called to be listed in the Army and fight with Germany in World War I. So, early at the age of five, he started playing the piano, organ and cello and even writing songs for puppet plays. Something his father, very into music, noticed and tried to indulge in, motivating his son to keep on it.
Since he was very young, he showed his interest and talent for music. Son of Heinrich Maria Orff, an army officer, active in the Imperial German Army, and Paula Koestler. But the truth is that it is one of the most successful compositions of the XX Century.
Talking about it could be considered controversial it always leaves room for debate. We must say that there is some kind of mystery and even criticism behind this masterpiece.