Trionfo di Afrodite

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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.