MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Oratorio Society of New Jersey will be performing works by two giants of classical music — Mozart’s “Requiem” and Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy” — on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave. in Montclair. The concert will be conducted by OSNJ music director Sándor Szabó. Tickets […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — In 1952, Elizabeth II was crowned queen of England, Dwight Eisenhower was elected president of the United States and “The Today Show” had its inaugural broadcast. Closer by, in New Jersey, the Bloomfield Avenue trolley in Montclair had its final run. And the Oratorio Society of New Jersey held its first concert. […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — On Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., the Oratorio Society of New Jersey will begin rehearsals for its 70th anniversary season at Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave. in Montclair. The first concert of the season, scheduled for Nov. 19, will feature Mozart’s Requiem and Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy. Singers in […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Oratorio Society of New Jersey will be performing two of the most beloved works in the choral literature: Joseph Haydn’s “Missa in Angustiis,” also known as the “Lord Nelson Mass,” and Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” The concert will take place on Saturday, May 21, at 8 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 176 […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — “Messiah” sings have their roots in 19th-century Britain, where singers would gather from across the land to participate in what were known as “scratch” performances — as in “cooking from scratch” — of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” The practice caught on in the United States, with choirs hosting “Messiah” sings in major […]
NEWARK / MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Oratorio Society of New Jersey will be performing its first live, in-person concerts since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The concerts will take place on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave. in Montclair, and Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. at […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Oratorio Society of New Jersey recently elected new board of trustees members. The board consists of four officers and eight trustees, who are responsible for managing all business aspects of the community choir based in Montclair. Peter Braley, of Montclair, was elected president, replacing Susan Ladov, also of Montclair, who had […]