COMU Carl Orff Museum

COMU App – Your Audio Guide through the Carl Orff Museum
Immerse yourself in the world of Carl Orff with the official COMU app – the creator of the world-famous Carmina Burana and one of the most important composers of the 20th century.
The app is your audiovisual companion through the new Carl Orff Museum and opens the door to unique media content that you can experience exclusively on-site.
Why the app is essential: The COMU app is the key to all media stations in the museum. Without it, much content would remain silent. The app gives you access to:
• An exciting audio tour that guides you through the exhibition,
• Musical examples from Orff's works,
• Exclusive film sequences,
• Sound samples of the original musical instruments,
• Translations of the exhibition texts into English.
This makes your museum visit an intensive experience full of music, culture, and history.
Special Highlight: Michaela May
The well-known actress Michaela May guides you through the exhibition with her unmistakable voice. She charmingly shares Orff's "insider" and tells of Orff's life, his dreams, and his visions. And suddenly he's there: not just as a great composer, but as a flesh-and-blood person.
What to expect:
• Carl Orff's music in a variety of audio samples – from famous stage works to lesser-known treasures. Naturally, "Carmina Burana" with its world-famous rhythms is included.
• Orff Instruments: Discover typical Orff instruments with authentic sound samples.
• Film clips and documentaries that illuminate his life, work, and educational work.
• A structured audio tour that guides you through the entire exhibition.

Use in the Museum
• The content is only available on-site at the museum.
• It's best to download the app before your visit – or use the museum's Wi-Fi.
• For the best listening experience, bring your own headphones; alternatively, rental headphones are available at the museum.

Practical Benefits
• Easy to use – start the audio tour or select media content for individual stations.
• Free – use of the app is included in the museum admission price.
Who is the app suitable for?
• Music lovers: Listen to a cross-section of Orff's works.
• Families & school groups: Exciting, easily accessible content brings Orff's world closer to you.
• Culture enthusiasts: Discover new facets of a great composer.
• Tourists: A modern and interactive museum visit with added value.