Carl Orff date of birth:

July 10, 1895

How old was Carl Orff when died?

86

Where was Carl Orff born?

Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria

When did Carl Orff die?

March 29, 1982

What is Carl Orff nationality?

German

What is Carl Orff's occupation?

Composer

Short Biography

Carl Heinrich Maria Orff (July 10, 1895 – March 29, 1982) was a German composer, best known for his cantata Carmina Burana (1937). In addition to his career as a composer, Orff developed an influential approach toward music education for children.