Oratorio
An oratorio is a large scale work without acting or stage design. It is usually based on a story from the Bible set to music for solo singers, chorus and orchestra. Oratorios often include recitatives, arias and choruses.
This is an example of a recitative from ‘The Messiah’ by Handel.
This is an example of an aria from ‘The Messiah’ by Handel.
This is an example of a chorus from ‘The Messiah’ by Handel.
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