Program

While visiting England in the late 1700s, Haydn was overwhelmed by his first experiences of hearing Handel’s oratorios, inspiring him to compose a choral work of his own. Haydn’s rich tapestry of harmony, orchestration, and word-painting brings to life the texts of Genesis, Psalms, and Milton’s Paradise Lost in a way unparalleled throughout history. The Creation is a work of the Enlightenment in which science and religion sit happily side by side. Haydn’s inspired music depicts both the majesty of the universe and the mystery of the Divine.

Cost

$60 - $25

More information

Box Office: 336-464-0145
http://wssymphony.org

Series

WSS Classics

Dates

• Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:30 PM
• Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM