A dramatic work for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, fairly long and not staged, is called a(n) ______.
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A dramatic work for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, fairly long and not staged, is called an oratorio. Oratorios typically involve a narrative on religious, historical, or allegorical themes and are performed in a concert setting, often in a church or concert hall. They share similarities with operas but are distinct in that they are not staged with costumes or elaborate sets. Examples of famous oratorios include Handel's "Messiah" and Haydn's "The Creation."