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Oratorio
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ορνιθώνας, ορατόριο
a lengthy musical composition with a religious theme based on the Bible written for orchestra, choirs and singers without using costumes, action, or any scenery
What is an "oratorio"?
An oratorio is a large-scale musical composition written for soloists, choir, and orchestra. Unlike an opera, it is performed without staging, costumes, or acting. Oratorios are usually based on religious or biblical themes and are often performed in concert settings. They consist of multiple movements, often structured similarly to a symphony or suite, and are designed to convey a narrative or explore a particular religious or spiritual theme.
Example
The orchestra and choir presented a moving performance of Handel's Messiah, one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
Η ορχήστρα και η χορωδία παρουσίασαν μια συγκινητική ερμηνεία του Μεσσία του Χαίντελ, ενός από τα πιο διάσημα ορατόρια που έχουν γραφτεί ποτέ.
Bach composed several renowned oratorios like the Christmas Oratorio which set biblical texts to music for holidays.
Ο Μπαχ συνέθεσε αρκετά γνωστά ορατόρια όπως το Ορατόριο των Χριστουγέννων που έβαλε βιβλικά κείμενα σε μουσική για τις γιορτές.
