Experience the Joy and Transformative Power of Choral Music
Season 57!
Christmas at The Paramount | Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:30 (with Regents School Cantorum youth choir) & 7:30 p.m. (with Voces Laetae youth choir) in The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Charlottesville
Together in Song: Music & Poetry | Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (Choral Workshop for community singers at 10:00 a.m.) in First Presbyterian Church, 501 Park St., Charlottesville
Bach’s Mass in B-minor | Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in Old Cabell Hall, UVA
Creating and sharing quality choral music since 1966.
For over 50 years, The Oratorio Society of Virginia has enriched lives and inspired others through quality musical performances and educational opportunities. Our commitment to excellence has resulted in a rich history shaped by our artistic professionals and volunteer singers, who are united by a shared passion for choral music. Our devotion to sharing the joy of music has paved the way for a thriving local arts scene that serves to engage and connect our community through the transformative power of the arts.
Our Story
It all began when a group of inspired individuals decided to join voices and share their passion for music. Over the next 50 years, our organization has grown to be one of the largest and longest-standing group choirs in Virginia. Through the commitment of volunteer singers, we remain dedicated to excellence and ongoing education. We believe music can transform lives and connect the community, and we remain dedicated to continuing that vision today.
“GLORIOUS! Kudos all the way; best thing I’ve seen this year…”
— Audience member, Candide
or·a·to·ri·o
ˌôrəˈtôrēˌō,ˌärəˈtôrēˌō/
noun
a large-scale musical work for orchestra and voices, typically a narrative on a religious theme, performed without the use of costumes, scenery, or action. Well-known examples include Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Handel's Messiah, and Haydn's The Creation.
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