“The Creation” was Haydn’s first attempt at an oratorio, a large work for chorus, orchestra and soloists that has a story to tell. Branden Barker conducts a rehearsal at Fort Lewis College.

Opening in a formless void of nothingness (“The Representation of Chaos,” as Haydn called the first section), the vast wonder of creation soon springs forth through the vivid, imaginative music.

Haydn's Creation is based on the first 2 chapters of Genesis. It is the story of God's creation of the world as told by three archangels: Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael.

Haydn hazards a musical guess in the enigmatic introduction to his “Creation” oratorio. When notes first appear in the strings, you can almost imagine the gears churning in audiences’ minds ...

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Music of the Baroque 9501 Skokie Blvd Skokie,IL 60077 Buy Tickets Phone: 312-551-1414 Tickets: $48-$100 View All Chicago Shows Haydn's Creation ...

The first Haydn Festkonzert was to have been given at the Schloss Esterházy, in the reception hall now naturally called the Haydnsaal. Most of the summer concerts have been held there.

For lovers of Haydn, this is set to be a musical event you won't want to miss. There will be two exclusive performances of The Creation on Saturday, June 14 at 2pm and 7pm.

First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem 2344 Center St. Bethlehem, PA 18017 Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 4pm Pre-concert lecture by Greg Funfgeld at 3pm Haydn’s oratorio based on the Book of ...

The Norman Philharmonic, in conjunction with University of Oklahoma Choirs and members of the Oklahoma Festival Ballet, will perform Joseph Haydn’s “The Creation” with ballet for the first ...

Harris Theater for Music and Dance Music of the Baroque 205 E Randolph Dr Chicago,IL 60601 Buy Tickets Phone: 312-551-1414 Tickets: $25-$100 View All Chicago Shows Haydn's Creation ...