18 November – 15 December 2023

The Creation

Haydn’s greatest choral work is a vivid musical depiction of the seven days of creation.

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Saturday 18 November, 4.00pm
Friday 15 December, 7.00pm

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Haydn’s greatest choral work is a vivid musical depiction of the seven days of creation.

Inspired by Handel, texts from the Bible and Milton’s Paradise Lost, it is a monumental piece. There are moments of astonishing impact such as ‘Let there be Light’, plus many popular hum-along choruses such as ‘The Heavens are Telling’.


Creative team

Glyndebourne Sinfonia

The Glyndebourne Chorus


Illustration © Katie Ponder

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