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oratorio
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.
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Bach composed several renowned oratorios like the Christmas Oratorio which set biblical texts to music for holidays.
Handel became a master of the oratorio form, writing numerous beautiful and influential works in this style.
The orchestra and choir presented a moving performance of Handel's Messiah, one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
