Aldeburgh Music

Aldeburgh Music Club Choir
Prometheus Orchestra
Elenor Bowers-Jolley soprano
Richard Edgar-Wilson tenor
Stephen Varcoe bass
Edmond Fivet conductor

Haydn The Creation

Haydn was inspired to write The Creation during his visits to England in 1791–1792 and 1794–1795, when he heard oratorios of Handel performed by large forces.

Haydn's work on The Creation lasted from October 1796 to April 1798. It was a profound act of faith for this deeply religious man. He later remarked, ‘I was never so devout as when I was at work on The Creation; I fell on my knees each day and begged God to give me the strength to finish the work.’ It was the longest time he had ever spent on a single composition. Explaining this, he wrote, ‘I spent much time over it because I expect it to last for a long time.’ Which of course it will.

Please note this event is an Aldeburgh Music Club promotion and that the ticket prices have been changed for this event.