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Haydn - The Creation

Add to my Calendar 21-03-2026 15:00 21-03-2026 17:00 36 Haydn - The Creation The Creation is considered by many to be Haydn’s masterpiece composition. The oratorio depicts and celebrates the creation of the world as told in the book of Genesis.  The work features three soloists who sing the parts of the three angels Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael in parts I and II. In part III Adam and Eve appear in the garden of Eden. The work also includes several monumental choruses for the HCS singers. Ashville College, Harrogate DD/MM/YYYY

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Ashville College
Green Lane
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 9JP
England

Programme

Joseph Haydn – The Creation, Hob XXI:2

Performers

David Lawrence – Conductor
Hannah Wardrop – soprano
Eamonn Walsh – tenor
Fabian Geere – baritone

Harrogate Choral Society
National Festival Orchestra

Programme Note

The Creation is considered by many to be Haydn’s masterpiece composition. The oratorio depicts and celebrates the creation of the world as told in the book of Genesis.  The work features three soloists who sing the parts of the three angels Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael in parts I and II. In part III Adam and Eve appear in the garden of Eden. The work also includes several monumental choruses for the HCS singers.

Haydn - The Creation

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