Corvus Corax

The Profile

Corvus Corax are a German medieval folk ensemble founded in 1989, famed for bagpipes, booming percussion, and theatrical shows. Their symphonic project Cantus Buranus sets medieval Latin texts with orchestra and choirs.

German medieval/neo-medieval music group active since 1989; often billed as the Kings of Minstrels; known for extensive use of bagpipes and traditional instruments; created the orchestral-choral project Cantus Buranus based on Carmina Burana texts.

A single, positive DeBaser review spotlights Corvus Corax’s Cantus Buranus (2005), an ambitious Carmina Burana-based project with orchestra and choirs. It praises the band’s theatrical medieval folk roots, bagpipe-driven energy, and accessible, grand sound. Highlights include tracks like “Venus” and “Sol solo,” with a caveat about majesty over emotional depth. Corvus Corax are a German group active since 1989, often dubbed the Kings of Minstrels.