Oratorio Society of New York

Musica Sacra Announces 2024-25 Season with Carnegie Hall Holiday Program and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024

Musica Sacra has announced its 2024-25 season featuring 'SurRound II,' a holiday program at Carnegie Hall, and a performance of 'Messiah' with the New York Philharmonic.

92NY to Present COTTON: Denyce Graves, Mezzo-Soprano And Justin Austin, Baritone
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

Join the 92nd Street Y for COTTON: Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano and Justin Austin, baritone. See when you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

Music Worcester Will Perform Bach's Mass in B Minor in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

Music Worcester will present Bach’s Mass in B Minor, widely considered one of the seminal works in all of classical music, at Mechanics Hall on Sunday, May 5 at 4pm.  

THE SHINING Opera World Premiere Recording Set For April Release
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2024

The Kansas City Symphony and Lyric Opera of Kansas City Chorus are led by the  eminent conductor Gerard Schwarz and join forces with an cast of soloists.  The main role of Jack Torrance is interpreted by Edward Parks, who was part of the  GRAMMY Award-winning recording of Mason Bates’ The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.

Performances Set For Kent Tritle's Spring 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

Landmark seasons of two of Kent Tritle’s choruses – the 150th of Oratorio Society of New York, the 200-voice avocational group, and the 60th of elite professional chorus Musica Sacra – as well as programs by his Cathedral Choir of St. John the Divine have revealed their concert seasons for this spring.

Justin Austin to Star In New York Premiere Of Damien Geter's COTTON at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024

2024 Marian Anderson Vocal Award winner Justin Austin will star in composer Damien Geter's COTTON, presented by The 92nd Street Y, New York. Learn more about the premiere and see how to purchase tickets.

American Classical Orchestra Performs Bach's B Minor Mass Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Founder and Artistic Director Thomas Crawford leads the American Classical Orchestra (ACO) in a performance of Bach’s monumental B Minor Mass with the acclaimed ACO Chorus at Alice Tully Hall on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 PM. Learn more about the performance here!

The Oratorio Society Of New York PerforMs Choral Movements Of Mahler's Second Symphony & Beethoven's Ninth Symphony At St. Bartholomew's Church On March 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024

THE ORATORIO SOCIETY OF NEW YORK performs Mahler's Second Symphony, Beethoven's Ninth, and more at St. Bartholomew's Church on March 5. Program includes works by Call for Scores winners, Oliver Caplan's Cloud Anthem & Karen P. Thomas's Le Stelle. Featuring organist and arranger David Briggs, plus soloists Susanna Phillips, Heather Petrie, Joshua Blue & Tyler Duncan. 'A beautifully blended, thoroughly unified sound' - The New York Times. For more information, visit www.osny.org.

Opera Saratoga Announces Additional Casting And Concert Series For 62nd Annual Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024

Opera Saratoga announces additional casting and concert series for the company's 62nd annual Summer Festival.

Baritone Justin Austin to Perform Solo Recital At Carnegie Hall in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

Baritone Justin Austin will be performing a solo recital at Carnegie Hall on March 5, 2024. Don't miss this impressive performance by the award-winning artist.

The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Celebrates The Season With JOY OF CHRISTMAS: PEACE ON EARTH
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2023

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine Celebrates the Season with 'Joy of Christmas: Peace on Earth.' Beloved annual Christmas concert featuring works by J.S. Bach and classic carols.

The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine to Celebrate The Season With JOY OF CHRISTMAS: PEACE ON EARTH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine celebrates the season with 'Joy of Christmas: Peace on Earth'

Oratorio Society Of New York Has Its 149th Performance Of Handel's 'Messiah'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2023

The Oratorio Society of New York celebrates its 150th anniversary with the 149th performance of Handel's 'Messiah' at Carnegie Hall on December 18, 2023. Featuring renowned artists and led by Kent Tritle, this event is not to be missed.

Baritone Justin Austin to Perform In Marian Anderson Vocal Award Recital At The Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Baritone Justin Austin performs in Marian Anderson Vocal Award Recital at the Kennedy Center. Don't miss this impressive performance by the winner of this year's Marian Anderson Vocal Award.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Choral Ensemble Musica Sacra to Kick Off 2023-2024 Concert Season With SURROUND
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Choral Ensemble Musica Sacra kick off the 2023-2024 concert season with SURROUND on Tuesday, October 17.

Oratorio Society of New York Opens 150th Anniversary Season in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

The Oratorio Society of New York (OSNY), led by Music Director Kent Tritle, kicks off its its 150th Anniversary and 2023-2024 season on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:00pm with Bach’s Magnificat and Mozart’s Requiem. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!

Oratorio Society Of New York to Open 150th Anniversary And 2023-24 Season With Bach's Magnificat And Mozart's Requiem
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023

The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, will kick off its its 150th Anniversary and 2023-2024 season on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:00pm with Bach's Magnificat and Mozart's Requiem.

Feature: A SHINING East Coast Premiere in Atlanta for Moravec and Campbell's Operatic Re-Telling of the Stephen King Novel
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 14, 2023

Nearly a decade ago, when composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell started work on an operatic version of Stephen King’s novel “The Shining” for the Minnesota Opera they were dealing with one of the most popular psychological thrillers of the 20th century—as well as one of the scarier movies of the ‘70s. It's having its East Coast premiere at Atlanta Opera, co-presented by the Alliance Theatre.

The Riverside Opera Company Presents a Celebration of Hispanic Heritage With Concierto Espanol
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

With a nod to Latin composers and music, the Riverside Opera Company celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month featuring Soprano Maria Brea, her father Fernando Brea on guitar, Mezzo Soprano Anna Tonna and Tenor Sebastian Armendariz.  Learn more about the performance and how to attend here!

The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Announces Sunday Evening Organ Recitals For 2023-2024
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2023

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street), presents Sunday afternoon organ recitals under the direction of Kent Tritle, Director of Cathedral Music and Organist.