Oratorio Society Of Queens Sings Mozart’s REQUIEM and Vivaldi’s GLORIA at Annual Spring Concert
May 19, 2019 At 4:00 pm
At Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs R. C. Church
Maestro DAVID CLOSE leads ORATORIO SOCIETY OF QUEENS and The Orchestral Ensemble of Queens
The Oratorio Society of Queens (OSQ) performs W.A. Mozart’s Requiem, Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria and
Vivaldi’s Concerto No. 1, Spring from “The Four Seasons” on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R. C. Church, Forest Hills, New York.
As a hallmark of the vibrant arts community in Queens, OSQ will perform with its 125-plus member chorus under the direction of Maestro David Close featuring soloists and OSQ’s orchestra, the Orchestral Arts Ensemble of Queens.
Did Mozart write the Requiem in anticipation of his own demise? Or was that just a 19th century legend? Who knows for sure? Come and hear this most beloved of choral works by one of history’s greatest musical geniuses and see if you can answer the question yourself with some help from the Oratorio Society of Queens!
A masterpiece of the Italian Baroque, Vivaldi’s Gloria remained little known until its revival by Alfredo Casella during “Vivaldi Week” in 1939 and has become a favorite with choruses and audiences worldwide. It is a sparkling and joyful work that will have you almost dancing!
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R. C. Church is located at 110-06 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY, 11375. On-street parking available.
Advance Sale Tickets are $40; $35 for seniors (62+) and students with ID; $10 for children (12 and under) accompanied by an adult. Tickets on the day of the concert will be $40 at the box office; $10 for children (12 and under) accompanied by an adult. For additional information, please call the Oratorio Society of Queens at 718.279.3006 or visit www.QueensOratorio.org
