Haydn’s The Creation at Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York on Saturday 6th December 2025

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Haydn’s The Creation

Add to my Calendar 06-12-2025 19:30 06-12-2025 21:30 36 Haydn’s The Creation Haydn’s masterpiece The Creation premiered in 1798 to immediate acclaim, enjoying nearly 40 performances within the composer’s lifetime. Inspired by the musical ambition of Handel’s London oratorios, this three-part work vividly depicts the creation of the world (Parts 1 and 2) and Adam and Eve’s first happy hours in the Garden of Eden (Part 3), as recounted in Genesis, the Book of Psalms and Milton’s Paradise Lost. From its revolutionary ‘Representation of Chaos’ and the ensuing, electrifying arrival of light, the oratorio unfolds with boundless musical invention, painting vibrant sonic landscapes of land, sea, flora, celestial bodies, fauna and, ultimately, humankind. A landmark score of the eighteenth century, it showcases Haydn’s striking orchestration and unparalleled mastery of choral writing, evoking a technicolour array of natural wonders. Brimming with humanity and life-affirming joy, this work stands as a towering testament to the illuminating spirit of the Enlightenment. For this performance, Yorkshire Bach Choir is joined by three outstanding soloists and their regular, skilled collaborators, Yorkshire Baroque Soloists. In association with York Early Music Christmas Festival and Yorkshire Bach Choir.       Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall
University of York
York
YO10 5DD
England

Saturday 6th December 2025
7:30 PM

Programme

Joseph Haydn – The Creation, Hob XXI:2

Performers

Bethany Seymour – soprano

Yorkshire Bach Choir
Yorkshire Baroque Soloists

Programme Note

Haydn’s masterpiece The Creation premiered in 1798 to immediate acclaim, enjoying nearly 40 performances within the composer’s lifetime. Inspired by the musical ambition of Handel’s London oratorios, this three-part work vividly depicts the creation of the world (Parts 1 and 2) and Adam and Eve’s first happy hours in the Garden of Eden (Part 3), as recounted in Genesis, the Book of Psalms and Milton’s Paradise Lost.

From its revolutionary ‘Representation of Chaos’ and the ensuing, electrifying arrival of light, the oratorio unfolds with boundless musical invention, painting vibrant sonic landscapes of land, sea, flora, celestial bodies, fauna and, ultimately, humankind.

A landmark score of the eighteenth century, it showcases Haydn’s striking orchestration and unparalleled mastery of choral writing, evoking a technicolour array of natural wonders. Brimming with humanity and life-affirming joy, this work stands as a towering testament to the illuminating spirit of the Enlightenment.

For this performance, Yorkshire Bach Choir is joined by three outstanding soloists and their regular, skilled collaborators, Yorkshire Baroque Soloists.

In association with York Early Music Christmas Festival and Yorkshire Bach Choir.

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