Standard Oratorios: Their Histories, Music and Composers is a publication that takes a detailed look at oratorios, large-scale vocal works with orchestral accompaniment. The author of the book is George P. Upton, a leading music critic and expert. In this book, you will learn about the history of the origin and development of the oratorio genre, get acquainted with the most famous works in this area, and also learn more about the life and work of the outstanding composers who created these masterpieces. Standard Oratorios is an essential book for both music professionals and anyone interested in classical music and the history of music.