말러의 교향곡 10번에 이어 다니엘 하딩이 선택한 두 번째 DG 음반은 칼 오르프의 <카르미나 부라나>. 바이에른 라디오와 다니엘 하딩이 가졌던 2010년 4월 연주회에서는 "다니엘 하딩은 진덩한 중세의 본질, 즉 불변성을 발견한다"라는 평을 얻어냈다.


Patricia Petibon (soprano), Hans-Werner Bunz (tenor) & Christian Gerhaher (baritone)
The Chorus and Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio, Daniel Harding

Supported by crystalline soprano Patricia Petibon, stalwart tenor Hans-Werner Bunz and rugged baritone Christian Gerhaher, Harding's interpretation throws a different light on the work's rhythmic drive...The popular "O Fortuna" doesn't lack gusto, but it's neatly balanced by the subtlety of the choir” The Independent, 6th August 2010 ***


“Love it or hate it, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana does benefit when its bombast is balanced by careful orchestral and vocal shading and pacing. Those are qualities that distinguish Daniel Harding’s interpretation...Harding detects far more subtlety and variety in the score than might sometimes be in evidence.” The Telegraph, 13th August 2010 ****