The plural of "oratorio" is "oratorios." An oratorio is a large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, typically set to a religious theme. The term is derived from Italian, where the addition of "s" forms the plural in English.
An oratorio is a large vocal and instrumental dramatic work based on a sacred subject. The main difference between an oratorio and an opera is that an oratorio has no staging or costumes.
The most popular oratorio is Handel's Messiah.
Handel's Messiah is an Oratorio, which is basically an opera without a stage. The Messiah is one of the few of Handel's Oratorio's without characters, which leads to the confusion expressed by many people (including yourself). The oratorio itself has a colorful place in music history; Handel's turning to the genre occured after the British public lost taste for his operas.
oratorio
George F Handel was considered a master of oratorio
The oratorio, Messiah, by Handel/
Christmas Oratorio was created in 1734.
Occasional Oratorio was created in 1746.
Abimelech - oratorio - was created in 1768.
An oratorio is a large vocal and instrumental dramatic work based on a sacred subject. The main difference between an oratorio and an opera is that an oratorio has no staging or costumes.
An oratorio can be both secular and religious.
The most popular oratorio is Handel's Messiah.
BYU Oratorio Choir was created in 1961.
An oratorio does not have acting, scenery, or costumes as an opera does but does have arias, recitatives, chorus, and orchestra.
Handel's Messiah is an Oratorio, which is basically an opera without a stage. The Messiah is one of the few of Handel's Oratorio's without characters, which leads to the confusion expressed by many people (including yourself). The oratorio itself has a colorful place in music history; Handel's turning to the genre occured after the British public lost taste for his operas.
oratorio
George F Handel was considered a master of oratorio