The Oratorio Society of New York, the second oldest cultural organization in New York City, has been part the city's musical life since 1873. The Society's 200 members come from all walks of life to volunteer their time for the joy of making music togethe...  moreThe Oratorio Society of New York, the second oldest cultural organization in New York City, has been part the city's musical life since 1873. The Society's 200 members come from all walks of life to volunteer their time for the joy of making music together. In addition to its concert programs, the Society works to further Oratorio singing and provides young singers with the opportunity to advance their careers through the annual Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition.  

The Monteverdi Choir Würzburg is made up of over 100 talented students and alumni of the University of Würzburg and the University of Music Würzburg. Since 1998, this successful and renowned choir has been directed by Matthias Beckert, conductor and lectu...  moreThe Monteverdi Choir Würzburg is made up of over 100 talented students and alumni of the University of Würzburg and the University of Music Würzburg. Since 1998, this successful and renowned choir has been directed by Matthias Beckert, conductor and lecturer in choral conducting at the University of Music Würzburg. Based on its top-class choral performances, the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg has been highly praised both in professional circles and by the media. The Monteverdi Choir Würzburg has developed a wide concert repertoire, including major Oratorio works from the Renaissance up until the present day. The choir’s performance and versatility is proven through its participation in numerous Würzburg premieres and reputable concerts with period instruments. As part of the Würzburg Mozart Festival 2006, the Jubilee Concert featured the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg singing works by the festival's founder Herman Zilcher. In the same year, they released a recording of Heinrich von Herzogenberg’s Oratorio ‘The Birth of ...    less

The Oratorio Society of Queens (OSQ) is a community-based chorus which includes diverse members of varied backgrounds with differing levels of singing ability. Singing with OSQ is an excellent opportunity to create beautiful music with others and meet a w...  moreThe Oratorio Society of Queens (OSQ) is a community-based chorus which includes diverse members of varied backgrounds with differing levels of singing ability. Singing with OSQ is an excellent opportunity to create beautiful music with others and meet a wide range of people. Under the direction of Maestro David Close, OSQ celebrates it's 95th year of singing from the heart inspiring singers and audiences alike with the power of song.  

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - Psalm 43 "Richte mich Gott" op.78, no.2 The Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir conducted by Ofer dal Lal. Richte mich, Gott, und führe meine Sache wider das unheilige Volk und errette mich von den falschen und bösen Leute...  moreFelix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - Psalm 43 "Richte mich Gott" op.78, no.2 The Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir conducted by Ofer dal Lal. Richte mich, Gott, und führe meine Sache wider das unheilige Volk und errette mich von den falschen und bösen Leuten. Denn du bist der Gott meiner Stärke; Warum verstößest du mich? Warum lässest du mich so traurig geh'n, wenn mein Feind mich drängt? Sende dein Licht und deine Wahrheit, daß sie mich leiten zu deinem heiligen Berge, und zu deiner Wohnung. Daß ich hineingehe zum Altar Gottes, zu dem Gott, der meine Freude und Wonne ist, und dir, Gott, auf der Harfe danke, mein Gott. Was betrübst du dich, meine Seele, und bist so unruhig in mir? Harre auf Gott! Denn ich werde ihm noch danken, daß er meines Angesichts Hülfe, und mein Gott ist. Write us - Oratorio.jerusalem@gmail.com - - - פליקס מנדלסון-ברתולדי תהילים מ"ג, שָׁפְטֵנִי אֱלֹהִים אופוס 78 מס' 2 המקהלה הקאמרית אורטוריו ירושלים מנצח - עופר דלאל  less

Laudate Dominum by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743). This Italian composer wrote some fifty masses for three or four choirs. He is the one who extended until the middle of the 18th century the roman school influence, still attached to the so called "T...  moreLaudate Dominum by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743). This Italian composer wrote some fifty masses for three or four choirs. He is the one who extended until the middle of the 18th century the roman school influence, still attached to the so called "Treditions Palestriniennes". read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Ottavio_Pitoni Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius. Laudate eum in firmamento virtutis eius. Laudate eum in virtutibus eius. Laudate eum secundum multitudinem magnitudinis eius. Laudate eum in sono tubae. Laudate eum in psalterio et cithara. Laudate eum in tympano et choro. Laudate eum in chordis et organo. Laudate eum in cymbalis bene sonantibus. Laudate eum in cymbalis iubilationis. Omnis spiritus laudet Dominum! Praise the Lord in his sanctuary. Praise him in his mighty firmament. Praise him for his mighty deeds. Praise him according to the entire range of his greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with lyre and harp. Praise him with timb...    less

The final part of Franz Schmidt´s Oratorio "The book with seven seals" - Halleluja - Choir of the wise men - Epilog The live recording shows the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg with its conductor Matthias Beckert at their concert in the Neubaukirche of Wü...  moreThe final part of Franz Schmidt´s Oratorio "The book with seven seals" - Halleluja - Choir of the wise men - Epilog The live recording shows the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg with its conductor Matthias Beckert at their concert in the Neubaukirche of Würzburg, Germany on July 20, 2007. For more information please visit http://www.Monteverdi-Choir.com (german) The Voice of the Lord: ... And he that shall overcometh shall inherit all things and I will be his god and he shall be my son. Chorus: Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Give ye thanks unto the lord! His grace and mercy last for ever! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Blessed are they that walk in the path of righteousness! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Lord, Lord deliver them that have held to Thy commandments! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Praise ye the Lord! Worship Him and thank Him for His mercy! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! For His mercy and wisdom illumine all men! Amen! Halleluiah! Halleluiah! God reigns on high over all mankind an...    less

La Rosa - an arrangement of the famous Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) song by composer Paul Ben-Haim (1897-1984). Born in Munich in 1897, Ben-Haim had a very impressive career as a pianist, conductor and composer. He moved to Tel-Aviv in 1933, and soon became ...  moreLa Rosa - an arrangement of the famous Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) song by composer Paul Ben-Haim (1897-1984). Born in Munich in 1897, Ben-Haim had a very impressive career as a pianist, conductor and composer. He moved to Tel-Aviv in 1933, and soon became a leading figure in the musical life of Palestine and the State of Israel (from 1948). Ben-Haim regarded his work as part of a wide-spread effort to synthesize Eastern and Western traditions. read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ben-Haim La rosa enflorese en el mez de May, Mi alma s'escurese sufriendo del amor. Los bilbilicos cantan sospiran del amor, Y la pasión me mata muchigua mi dolor. Más presto ven Palomba más presto ven a mí, Más presto tú mi alma que yo me vo morir. The roses bloom in the month of May, But my soul's full of gloom suffering in love. The nightingales sing and are sighing in love, The passion will kill me, multiply my pain. Come faster, oh dove, come faster to me, Come faster, my soul, because I shall die. ...    less

Psalm 121 "Shir Lama'alot" or "Song of Ascents" by Salamone Rossi (1570-1630). In the 16th century, this Jewish Italian composer and violinist, fellow-student and collaborator of Claudio Monteverdi, wrote some thirty liturgical pieces for three to eight ...  morePsalm 121 "Shir Lama'alot" or "Song of Ascents" by Salamone Rossi (1570-1630). In the 16th century, this Jewish Italian composer and violinist, fellow-student and collaborator of Claudio Monteverdi, wrote some thirty liturgical pieces for three to eight mixed voices. They fell into oblivion. In 1870, in Paris, Samuel Naumbourg, helped by the young Vincent d'Indy, brought them together in a volume and made them partially adopted by some synagogues. "Shir Lama'alot" for five voices is a composition taken from Rossi's book "Hashirim Asher Lishlomo", printed in Venice in 1623. read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salamone_Rossi The Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir conducted by Ronen Borshevsky. Recording apeared on a CD which won the Golden Orpheus Award of the French Academy for best vocal music CD for 2007. For more info and purchase - http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-seventh-gate/dp/B001IRSOWK Write us - Oratorio.jerusalem@gmail.com --- שיר למעלות - סלומונה רוסי המקהלה הקאמרית אורטוריו ירושל...    less

Eli Eli (Walk to Caesarea) - the famous Israeli song composed David Zehavi (1910-1977) to words by Hannah Szenes (1921-1944). Arranged for choir by Gil Aldema (b.1928). read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Szenes My God, My God May th...  moreEli Eli (Walk to Caesarea) - the famous Israeli song composed David Zehavi (1910-1977) to words by Hannah Szenes (1921-1944). Arranged for choir by Gil Aldema (b.1928). read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Szenes My God, My God May these things never end: The sand and the sea The rustle of the water The lightning in the sky Man's prayer. אֵלִי, אֵלִי שֶׁלֹּא יִגָּמֵר לְעוֹלָם הַחוֹל וְהַיָּם, רִשְׁרוּשׁ שֶׁל הַמַּיִם, בְּרַק הַשָּׁמַיִם, תְּפִלַּת הָאָדָם. The Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir conducted by Ronen Borshevsky. Recording apeared on a CD which won the Golden Orpheus Award of the French Academy for best vocal music CD for 2007. For more info and purchase - http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-seventh-gate/dp/B001IRSOWK Write us - Oratorio.jerusalem@gmail.com --- אלי אלי (הליכה לקיסריה) - מילים מאת חנה סנש, מנגינה מאת דוד זהבי. עיבוד למקהלה: גיל אלדמע המקהלה הקאמרית אורטוריו ירושלים מנצח - רונן בורשבסקי  less

The internationally acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore has been announced as a new President of Bristol Choral Society and will sing Bach's Christmas Oratorio with the choir later this month. He becomes a joint President alongside the Lord Mayor of Bristol and...