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The Creation by Haydn at the Barbican
Haydn's sacred oratorio The Creation (Die Schopfung) performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Sir Colin Davis at the Barbican in London.
Haydn's sacred oratorio The Creation (Die Schopfung) performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Sir Colin Davis at the Barbican in London. Haydn is at his most ambitious, having been inspired by hearing Handel's Messiah during visits to London. The Creation is divided into three parts: 1 and 2 give an account of the six days of the Creation itself, while 3 introduces us to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Soloists are Sally Matthews, Ian Bostridge and Dietrich Hensche.
Last on
Fri 10 Apr 2009
19:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sara Mohr-Pietsch |
| Director | David Stevens |
| Producer | Jonathan Haswell |
| Executive Producer | Peter Maniura |
| Soprano | Sally Matthews |
| Tenor | Ian Bostridge |
Broadcasts
- Fri 18 Apr 2008 19:35
- Sat 19 Apr 2008 02:10
- Fri 10 Apr 2009 19:00