HAYDN THE CREATION

APR 29 + MAY 1

Overview

Don’t miss the historic final concerts of Harry Christophers’s 13 years at the helm of H+H. For this occasion, Harry serves up one of his specialties: Haydn’s choral masterpiece, The Creation, brimming with joyous, inspiring music to tell the epic tale of the genesis of the world. This will be a performance to be long-remembered.

The Creation’s miraculous overture plunges us into Chaos—formless and mysterious. Suddenly, we are struck with radiance as orchestra and chorus proclaim: “Let there be light!” You’ll hear winds, roaring lions, and Adam and Eve’s sublime love duet. The warmth and joy of the music declares: “And it was very good.”

H+H presents this powerful classic with all the freshness of its first performance, on the period instruments for which it was written. Don’t miss Harry Christophers’s farewell concert!

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Location

Symphony Hall

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Dates

Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7:30PM (Best Seating Available)
Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 3:00PM

Music

Haydn: The Creation

Performed by

Harry Christophers, conductor
Joélle Harvey, soprano
Robert Murray, tenor
Matthew Brook, bass-baritone
H+H Orchestra and Chorus

Concert Length

The concert runs approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes including intermission.

Program Book

Read all about this concert’s music and musicians in the program book.
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Saluting Harry Christophers

During Harry Christophers’s final concerts as Artistic Director of H+H, you (our dedicated audience) have sent in notes of affection, admiration, and appreciation for Harry.
Read these touching notes

Christophers’ choral forces are among the best in Boston, singing with resplendent color, true intonation, rich tone, and an athleticism that’s simply breathtaking.

– The Arts Fuse

Christophers’ choral forces are among the best in Boston, singing with resplendent color, true intonation, rich tone, and an athleticism that’s simply breathtaking.

– The Arts Fuse