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Recent Oratorio News:
Oratorio Society Holds Spring Concert - Thu, 09 May 2013
This month, prepare to hear the pleasing sounds of Puccini. The Oratorio Society of Queens will join together in their spring concert to perform "Messa di Gloria"� by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini on May 19 at 4 p.m. in the Queensborough Performing Arts Center.
John Frayne: BACH deserves big bravo for 'Judas Maccabeus' - Thu, 23 May 2013
On Sunday, the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana performed George Frideric Handel's famous oratorio "Judas Maccabeus" in Smith Recital Hall.
May Festival's 'Oedipus' marries powerful drama and moving oratorio - Sat, 18 May 2013
At the end of 'Oedipus Rex,' the chorus announced: 'There he is! Oedipus the King -- a most foul monster, a loathsome beast.' And poor Oedipus turned his back to the audience, arms outstretched, as if on a cross.
Oratorio performing a variety of American folk songs - Sun, 28 Apr 2013
NEWTON - "Sixteen Tons,"� "Oh! Susanna,"� "Sweet Betsy from Pike"�... how long has it been since you have heard these classic American songs? These and many more will be the focus for the next presentation of the Sussex County Oratorio Society.
BACH concert to close season with Handel - Mon, 13 May 2013
CHAMPAIGN - The Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana will close their 16th season with a performance next Sunday evening of George Frideric Handel's popular oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus."