The Creation by Haydn, to. 30 mars 2023, Fra (2023/2023), Dirigent Jean Thorel, Bodø domkirke, Bodø, Norway

Joseph Haydn wrote his masterful oratorio, between 1797 and 1798. The work describes and celebrates the creation of the earth as described in the Bible, and in John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost from 1667. Haydn was inspired to compose an oratorio after his trips to England where he heard performances of Handel's popular music. It is said that Haydn, a year before he died, had to be carried into the concert hall to hear the work. The audience was so excited that Haydn felt he had to say something. He is said to have smiled, pointed up to the sky and said: "It's not from me, everything comes from above!" We are very happy to continue our good collaboration with Bodø Domkor. The concert is conducted this time by Jean Thorel, who last visited us in Bodø in 2021 at the concert New and old sounds