Oratorio Society Will Perform ‘Carmina Burana’ In Montclair

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Oratorio Society of New Jersey. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The Montclair-based Oratorio Society of New Jersey (OSNJ) will perform Carl Orff’s epic masterpiece Carmina Burana on Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m. at the Central Presbyterian Church, 46 Park Street in Montclair.

Under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Sandor Szabo, the OSNJ will be joined by an orchestra and distinguished soloists including soprano Chelsea Friedlander, tenor Samuel Rosner, and baritone Bryan Murray. Dr. Szabo is a well-known, highly respected and prolific musician who directs several musical groups in the New York metropolitan area’s classical music community.

Dr. Szabo remarks, “Orff’s Carmina Burana is a compelling piece which is easy for audiences to understand and enjoy. The OSNJ singers, joined by stellar soloists and orchestra, will undoubtedly deliver an excellent performance at our concert.”

OSNJ President Peter Braley notes that “The Oratorio Society of New Jersey consists of over 70 dedicated and highly skilled volunteer singers, who truly reflect the state, with over 30 towns represented among our membership. Our members are eager to share this much-loved work with our audience.”

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door: they are selling fast! Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. performance – please arrive early due to General Admission seating. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit the Oratorio Society of New Jersey website at https://www.oratoriosocietynj.org

About Carmina Burana by Carl Orff

Considered one of the best-loved choral works of all time, Carmina Burana, a cantata composed by Carl Orff between 1935-6, has become one of the most recognized themes in classical music. Carmina Burana is so popular that over the years the music has been used for a variety of films and television commercials for dramatic effect.

About the OSNJ

The Oratorio Society of New Jersey (OSNJ), based in Montclair, NJ, has enriched the cultural environment of the North Jersey community for more than 70 years. OSNJ’s repertoire includes classics of the Western choral tradition from the Renaissance through the 21st century. Professional soloists and instrumentalists join the volunteer choir for concerts each spring and fall.

The membership of OSNJ includes adults of all ages and of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds who come together weekly to experience the joy of singing, expand their musical knowledge, and improve their vocal technique. For more information, visit oratoriosocietynj.org.

Funding for OSNJ is made available in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs; and by the generosity of many other foundation, corporate and individual sponsors.

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