Oratorio Society of Queens Annual Holiday Concert

The Oratorio Society of Queens performs portions of Handel's “Messiah,” as well as traditional Christmas favorites and Chanukah songs on Sunday, December 18 at 4:00 pm in the Queensborough Performing Arts Center.

The Queens’ institution will be opening its 85th Anniversary Season with 120-plus members under the direction of Maestro David Close. Featured soloists performing include Geraldine McMillian, soprano, Dory Schultz, tenor, Vaughn Fritts, bass-baritone, and Guest Artist Cantor Jerry Korobow with the Orchestra Arts Ensemble of Queens.

More program highlights include the traditional “Al HaNissim” celebrating the great miracles of redemption at this season and “Light the Legend,” by American film composer, Michael Isaacson. “Light One Candle” immortalized by Peter, Paul and Mary – features guest artist Cantor Jerry Korobow and his guitar with the entire chorus and orchestra.

This program also features traditional carols “Good King Wenceslas,” “O Holy Night,” “Adeste Fideles”, a West Indian Christmas song “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy”, and a 1940’s musical take on the beloved holiday poem, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

Queensborough Performing Arts Center is located in Queensborough Community College at 222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY - on 56th Avenue one block east of Springfield Boulevard in Bayside. Parking is free on the main lot next to the theater, which offers easy-access entry.