Orff, Carl. (1895-1982) Autograph Musical Quotation, "Carmina Burana."Autograph musical quotation, undoubtedly the most famous music ever penned by the German composer the iconic opening measures of the chorus "O Fortuna," from his "Carmina Burana." On an index card (12. 5 x 8 cm), the first four chords, written out on a single staff, inscribed with a large "O" over the first chord, then continuing below "Fortuna Velut luna " and "Carmina Burana," signed "Carl Orff" on the verso. Accomplished late in life by the