LSO: Harry Christophers conducts Haydn's Creation

Synopsis

Haydn’s The Creation conducted by Harry Christophers with the London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra and an all-star team of soloists in a performance sung in English to mark the 40th anniversary of the Barbican Centre. Out of chaos comes wonder; from darkness, light. Haydn’s oratorio The Creation is more than just a gloriously tuneful retelling of the Book of Genesis. Inspired by Haydn’s visits to London and the optimism of the Enlightenment, it’s a celebration of the act of creativity itself, overflowing with majesty, humour and the joy of life. With its famous depictions of Chaos through the dawning of light to a tawny lion, a flexible tiger and a nimble stag and the great chorus, ‘The Heavens are telling’, the work has been a favourite since its first performance some 224 years ago.

Additional Info

• No: 8626
• Composer: J. Haydn
• Conductor: Harry Christophers
• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra; London Symphony Chorus
• Artists: Lucy Crowe, Andrew Staples, Roderick Williams
• Production year: 2022
• Run time: 01:50:00
• Producers: LSO
• Format: HDTV 16:9