2. âO Fortunaâ by Carl Orff. Carl Orff (1895- 1982) is most definitely best recognized for this piece of music, and for its usage of very dramatic vocal and instrumental tones. The piece is based on a 13th century poem âCarmina Burana.â It is one of the most played classical music pieces in the world.
Gerb (pyrotechnic) For other uses, see Gerb (disambiguation). A gerb is a type of firework which produces a jet of sparks, usually lasting between 15 and 60 seconds. It is a thick-walled tube filled with pyrotechnic composition and possessing a choke, which is a narrowing in the tube. Gerbs are often referred to as 'fountains'.
On May 6, 2008, Gerbe signed his first professional contract, a three-year, $2.55 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres. He scored his first NHL preseason goal in a loss to the Montreal Canadiens on September 22. On December 6, 2008, he was recalled by the Sabres, and played in his first NHL regular-season game, a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. On December 13, Gerbe recorded his first NHL point against the New Jersey Devils by assisting a Drew Stafford goal. Gerbe was awarded the Dudley Red Garrett Memorial Award for rookie of the year in the 2008â09 season of the AHL. He scored his first career goal on December 9, 2009, against the Washington Capitals.