Our Performances

  • Christmas at The Paramount

    Every December at The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville

    Paramount Tickets(prices vary based on location in the theater): $55 / $37 / $30 / $10 (student)

    Celebrate the season with Christmas at The Paramount, The Oratorio Society’s festive holiday concert filled with inspiring choral music, beloved seasonal favorites, and the joyful spirit of Christmas. This cherished tradition brings singers, musicians, and audiences together for an uplifting experience in one of the region’s most memorable settings.

    **This concert is also presented via Livestream. Learn more here!

    Explore this year’s performance details, featured repertoire, and ticket information.

  • Together in Song - Annual Benefit Concert

    Every March in Charlottesville

    Workshop Registration: $40 Adult / $25 Student + Music scores (purchase when registering online); Registration includes a ticket to the concert (workshop participants sing in the second half of the concert).

    Concert Tickets (General Admission): $20 / $10 student

    Each March, Together in Song brings The Oratorio Society and the community together through music in support of a local nonprofit service organization selected by the Board. Community members are invited to participate in a morning choral workshop, then join the Chorus for a portion of the afternoon benefit concert. Donations collected at the door and a portion of ticket proceeds support the featured organization. Former beneficiaries include Emergency Food Network (2026), Literacy Volunteers (2025), Habitat for Humanity (2024), Boys and Girls Clubs (2023), and Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry (2022). The annual choral event helps raise awareness, strengthens community connections, and demonstrates the power of music to unite us.

  • May Masterwork

    Every May in Charlottesville

    Concert Tickets: vary depending on venue

    The Oratorio Society concludes its season each May with a landmark work from the choral repertoire. Featuring the full Chorus alongside professional soloists and orchestra, the Masterwork Concert brings composers’ most powerful and enduring music to life in a moving celebration of artistry, collaboration, and the timeless impact of the human voice.

    **This concert is also presented via Livestream. Learn more here!

    ***The Oratorio Society of Virginia believes that there is no age at which you cannot be moved by beautiful choral music. However, we do not recommend that children under 6 years of age attend this event in-person. 

“…generous and all together moving. Thank you, and your fine musicians and volunteers, for drawing together our community for an hour of wonder.”

— Former UVA president John Casteen

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Beethoven’s 9th at 200 - Highlights


Recorded May 12, 2024 by Polymnia Music
Compiled and produced by Stewart Searle of Bravi Films, Charlottesville

Recorded and Produced in May 2024 at Old Cabell Hall, Charlottesville.

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Verleih uns Frieden

Felix Mendelssohn
Recorded virtually during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Compiled and produced by Arts Laureate Recordings

“This small piece deserves to be world famous,” said Robert Schumann of his contemporary’s brief but undeniably beautiful setting of Martin Luther’s prayer for peace. Originally slated for performance on our March 2020 Together in Song, members of The Oratorio Society recorded this performance at home. We hope to sing it for you live, very soon!

Recorded and Produced during the 2020-21 season.

 

The World Called

Music by Adolphus Hailstork
Text by Rita Dove

Commissioned in celebration of our 50th Anniversary, this work stands as one of The Oratorio Society’s proudest moments. Hear the performance on YouTube, including an interview with the poet, Rita Dove, and Music Director Michael Slon.

 

Testimonial, by David Guinn
Produced July 2020