Experience the Joy and Transformative Power of Choral Music
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.
Join us for Christmas at the Paramount!
2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The Paramount Theater
Livestream at 7:30 p.m.
“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.