9th April

Concert will begin at 18:00 hours GMT

Haydn's 'The Creation' with Dain, Lovell and Michie from Nuremberg

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Haydn's 'The Creation' is an oratorio written between 1797 and 1798. The libretto was written by Gottfried van Swieten. The work is structured in three parts and scored for soprano, tenor and bass soloists, chorus and a symphonic orchestra. In parts I and II, depicting the creation, the soloists represent the archangels Raphael (bass), Uriel (tenor) and Gabriel (soprano). In part III, the bass and soprano represent Adam and Eve.

Performers: Katharine Dain, soprano, Josh Lovell, tenor, Jonathan Michie, baritone.

Hans-Sachs-Chor Nürnberg. LGV Nürnberg Concert Choir. Nuremberg Philharmonic Choir. Nuremberg Symphony. Conductor: Jonathan Darlington.

Recorded 14-15 March.