The Oratorio Anthology | Baritone Bass Vocal Collection | Classical and Baroque Solos by Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Verdi | Sheet Music for Singers | Vocal Music for Performers

Unlock the timeless beauty of sacred vocal music with The Oratorio Anthology: Baritone/Bass Edition, edited by Richard Walters. This essential vocal library features powerful arias from the greatest composers in the oratorio tradition, including J.S. Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Verdi, Haydn, and more. Each piece is presented with detailed historical context, piano accompaniment, translations, and optional instrumental parts. * * Crafted for baritone and bass singers, this collection offers a rich exploration of spiritual and dramatic depth across oratorios, masses, and cantatas. These selections span the Baroque through Romantic periods, making it an invaluable resource for vocalists preparing for concerts, recitals, auditions, and competitions. * * Whether you're a seasoned performer or refining your craft, this volume brings both famous and lesser-known gems into one refined collection. The elegant engraving, historical annotations, and thoughtful editing make this edition an ideal music teacher resource or a meaningful gift for classical vocalists seeking repertoire that inspires reverence and technical excellence. * * Songs Include: * Arm, arm, ye brave * Behold the monstrous human beast * Betrachte, meine Seele * Confutatis * Crucifixus * Erblicke hier, betörter Mensch * Et in spiritum sanctum * Fecit potentiam * For behold, darkness shall cover the earth * For the mountains shall depart * Gerne will ich mich bequemen * Gott sei mir gnädig * Grosser Herr und starker König * Honor and arms * Hostias * Is not his word like a fire? * It is enough! * Komm, süsses Kreuz * Lord God of Abraham * Mache dich, mein Herze, rein * Nun scheint in vollem Glanze der Himmel * and more. Read more