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Haydn: The Creation

York Musical Society at York Minster

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Hear Haydn’s The Creation – one of the most joyful and life-affirming choral works ever written – performed by York Musical Society in the Minster’s awe-inspiring nave.

The choir will be joined by York Musical Society Orchestra and soloists Alexandra Kidgell, Nathan Vale and Thomas Humphreys, in the beautiful setting of York Minster. Enjoy the musical drama of moments such as Let there be light!, God created great whales and The heavens are telling the glory of God, among many others.

David Pipe, Conductor

Alexandra Kidgell, Soprano

Nathan Vale, Tenor

Thomas Humphreys, Baritone

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