Oratorio

Oratorio is a large-scale musical genre that blends operatic drama with sacred or historical themes, performed without staging, costumes, or elaborate sets. Typically featuring soloists, choruses, and orchestras, oratorio emphasizes vocal virtuosity and expressive storytelling through recitative, arias, and choral passages. The genre, exemplified by performers like Cecilia Bartoli and ensembles such as the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, demands both technical skill and emotional depth. Often rooted in biblical or religious narratives, works by composers like Handel and Mendelssohn showcase the grandeur and complexity of oratorio, making it a powerful and moving musical form.

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George Frideric Handel
Vienna Boys' Choir
The Monteverdi Choir
Cecilia Bartoli
Marco Frisina
Julia Faulkner
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The Sound of 21st Century Classical 12 Oratorio artists
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The Sound of Austrian Choir 3 Oratorio artists

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