The Bavarian resort of Dießen am Ammersee plans to open its composer museum on November 2.
Orff died in 1982.
The Carmina royalties keep rolling in. The museuem is funded by the Carl Orff foundation. It preserves the composer’s home and workplace, his life and pals.
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