Oratorio
An oratorio (English plural oratorios; oratorium in Dutch and Afrikaans, the plural being oratoria) is usually described as a large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually in narrative form and often based on a sacred theme. They .
Unlike an opera, which is seen as a piece of musical theatre, an oratorio is strictly considered to be a concert piece, and which tends to be performed without costume, scenery, or action.
The best known examples include Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Handel's Messiah, and Haydn's The Creation.
South African examples include:
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oratorio
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