EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 1 MIN
The Oratorio: Opera Without the Costumes
from The Classical Music Minute · host Steven Hobé, Composer & Host
Send us Fan MailDescriptionThe Oratorio: Opera Without the Costumes in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactWhen Messiah premiered in Dublin, audiences were asked to leave their swords at home and ladies were encouraged not to wear hoop skirts—so more people could fit in the hall. Even then, Handel was drawing a crowd. The famous tradition of standing during the “Hallelujah” Chorus came later and wasn’t Handel’s idea at all.About Steven, HostSteven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.Love classical music? There's more to discover.If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classical Minute app for iPhone.Until next time, I'm Steven Hobé. Thanks for listening to The Classical Music Minute.
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Send us Fan Mail Description The Oratorio: Opera Without the Costumes in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact When Messiah premiered in Dublin, audiences were asked to leave their swords at home and ladies were encouraged not to wear hoop skirts—so more people could fit in the hall. Even then, Handel was drawing a crowd. The famous tradition of standing during the “Hallelujah” Chorus came later and wasn’t Handel’s idea at all. About Steven, Host Steven is a Canadian composer ...
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