17th September

Concert will begin at 18:00 hours GMT

Haydn's 'The Creation' with Roset, di Pierro and de Barbeyrac from Namur

Haydn's 'The Creation' is an oratorio written between 1797 and 1798. The libretto was written by Gottfried van Swieten. The work is structured in three parts and scored for soprano, tenor and bass soloists, chorus and a symphonic orchestra. In parts I and II, depicting the creation, the soloists represent the archangels Raphael (bass), Uriel (tenor) and Gabriel (soprano). In part III, the bass and soprano represent Adam and Eve. Sung in French.

Performers: Julie Roset, soprano, Nahuel di Pierro, bass, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, tenor.

Namur Chamber Choir. Le Concert de La Loge. Conductor: Julien Chauvin.

Recorded 11 June 2023.