Joseph Haydn: the Creation

Boulder Symphony brings Joseph Haydn’s magnum opus, The Creation, to life. Composed in 1797-1798, The Creation depicts the Abrahamic creation of the world over the course of three parts. Inspired by the grand oratorios of fellow composer George Frideric Handel, Haydn combines soprano, tenor, and bass soloists, choir, and symphony orchestra along with a libretto comprised of the books of Genesis, Psalms, and John Milton’s Paradise Lost. At its premier, The Creation broke all records at the box office, creating a sensation throughout Europe and driving up ticket costs; luckily, you won’t need to fight the hordes to get tickets to Boulder Symphony’s performance!