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1 day ago · Handel was not just a prolific composer; he was also an innovator who expanded the scope of both opera and oratorio, influencing the development of these forms significantly. He was among the first to use the French overture form in operas, setting a new standard for dramatic music. Handel's Legacy. Handel's impact on music is immeasurable.
2 days ago · The composition was a remarkable tribute to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's 150th anniversary. Living up to expectations, it quickly drew media attention for its elegance and originality. Offering a remarkable saga that parallels McCartney's own life, the oratorio left a lasting legacy.
16 hours ago · It is, of course, an oratorio and perfectly complete as it was intended, a self-sufficient concert piece recounting the action-movie antics of the zealous Old Testament prophet Elijah and his quest to re-convert the idolaters of Baal through a series of miracles, earthquakes and fire.
3 days ago · Performances of the Easter Oratorio don’t exactly abound every year, and the reason is less than straightforward. Staging the work is something of a production, approaching the monumental scale of similar Bach compositions — the Passions, the B-Minor Mass, the Christmas Oratorio — but nowhere near as imposing. This contrast has meant that ...
1 day ago · NBC will be airing a brand-new behind-the-scenes special, centered on the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked. Headlined by stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the film will air on November 25 ...
16 hours ago · Composed in 1735, the Oratorio follows the story of the Ascension as told in Luke, Mark and the Acts of the Apostles. Scored for chorus, soloists and orchestra, the Ascension Oratorio is sure to inspire all who attend. The celebration continues with sacred and secular music by modern composers plus a selection of spirituals.
4 days ago · Bianca is a passionate clarinetist and a student at the Juilliard Music Advancement Program. Bianca wishes to study the intersections between music and the brain and music cognition. In her free time, Bianca enjoys reading, cooking for friends and family, watching old movies, and going to concerts. As the echoes of the past intertwine with the ...
