The Creation - Sine Nomine Singers
Saturday 12 October 2024
19:30 to 21:30
For the third and final concert in their series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Sine Nomine Singers, they present The Creation (Joseph Haydn), directed by Daniel Gethin, accompanied by the Cosine Orchestra and featuring soloists Ana Beard Fernandez, Phil Durrant and Chris Webb.
Please do join them on Saturday 12 October at 7:30pm in their usual venue, St George’s Church, Bickley, BR1 2BE, on the intersection of Bickley Park Road (A222) and St George’s Road (map).
The Creation (German: Die Schöpfung) is a monumental oratorio composed towards the end of Haydn's life and premiered in Vienna on April 29, 1798, to immediate acclaim.
The idea for The Creation was conceived during Haydn's visit to England, where he was deeply moved by the oratorios of Handel, particularly Messiah and Israel in Egypt. Upon returning to Vienna, Haydn was encouraged by his patron, Baron Gottfried van Swieten, to compose a work that would capture the grandeur of these English oratorios. The libretto, compiled by van Swieten, was drawn from a variety of sources, primarily the Book of Genesis, with additional inspiration from Milton's Paradise Lost and the Book of Psalms.
In contrast to his earlier works, which were often written quickly, Haydn took two years to finish The Creation; by this time in his career he was writing for posterity. It stands as one of the greatest achievements of the classical era, blending sacred narrative with the composer's masterful orchestration and melodic invention.
The Creation is divided into three parts, each portraying different stages of the biblical creation narrative.
Sine Nomine Singers invite you to join them and marvel at Haydn's ability to translate the mysteries of creation into music that remains as powerful and inspiring today as it was over two centuries ago.
Tickets are available at the door (£15; £5 for students and job-seekers).
Proceeds will be donated to the UK Sepsis Trust in memory of a loyal and appreciative audience member, Sylvia Stein.
Please note: this event is not delivered by Community Links Bromley. Contact Sine Nomine Singers for further information on the event
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St George’s Church Bickley BR1 2BE (view map) |
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