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Trionfo di Afrodite is a musical piece written by the German composer Carl Orff. It is part of ''Trionfi'', the musical triptych that also includes ''Carmina Burana'' and ''Catulli Carmina''. It is a work based on the theme of Aphrodite, and her many triumphs over her own carnal nature. The carnal desires flare up repeatedly throughout the entire course of the musical narration but is ultimately triumphed upon through inner balance.

Orchestra

The work calls for a large orchestra with an enhanced percussion section, consisting of the following: ;Woodwind :3 Flutes (all 3 doubling Piccolos) :3 Oboes (2nd and 3rd doubling English Horns) :3 Clarinets in B-flat :3 Bassoons (3rd doubling Contrabassoon) ;Brass :6 Horns in F :3 Trumpets :3 Trombones :2 Tubas ;Percussion (requiring 10-12 players, not counting Timpani) :6 Timpani :4 Standard Cymbals (2 suspended, 1 pair crash) :Tam-Tam :Tubular Bells :Tambourine :2 Snare Drums :2 Bass Drums :4 Maracas :4 Wood blocks :3 Glockenspiels :Xylophone :Marimba :Tenor Xylophone ;Miscellaneous :2 Harps :3 Guitars :3 Pianos ;Strings :Violins I (12-14) :Violins II (12-14) :Violas (12) :Violoncellos (12) :Double basses (8)

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