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Manchester Camerata
Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus

Paul Brough, conductor
Julia Sporsén, soprano
Thomas Hobbs, tenor
Andrew Rupp, bass

Haydn The Creation

The Manchester Camerata and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus continue their celebration of Franz Joseph Haydn, two hundred years after the composer's death. From its extraordinary opening with the evocation of chaos, to the stunning moment marking the invention of light, The Creation is full of fresh and vivid musical imagery. Alongside imagery of storms, sun, moon and stars, the pastoral side is charmingly represented by clarinet larks, bassoon doves and flute nightingale. This is Haydn's greatest, life-enhancing choral work which includes such familiar choruses as "The Heavens are telling the glory of God".