Come hear the The Creation by Franz Joseph Haydn, one of the most popular choral masterpieces of all time, renowned for its lyricism, its stunning imagery (taken from the Book of Genesis/B’reishit from Judeo-Christian sacred texts and also from Milton’s Paradise Lost) and its unparalleled strength and beauty. This magnificent work will be performed by the 80-voice Winnipeg SummerChör on Friday Aug. 23rd at 7:30 pm in the outstanding acoustic of historic Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton St. The Choir will be will be joined by a full orchestra comprised of Winnipeg’s top community musicians. Soloist are Sarah Jo Kirsch (soprano). Justin Odwak (tenor) and Matthew Pauls (baritone). Conducted by Neil Weisensel, Michelle Fast is the Assistant Conductor. The concert is approximately 75 minutes long. Wheelchair accessible – call 204-881-3322 for details.
SummerChör Winnipeg is an initiative of World Village Music, a Winnipeg arts company founded by the husband-and-wife team of Neil Weisensel and Rachel Landrecht, Co-Directors of the popular World Village Gospel Choir.
Tickets are $15 at the door, doors open at 7 p.m.
Advance tickets (with a discount) are available online at: https://worldvillagemusic.ca/product/haydncreation/
Here’s a video of the piece. Imagine how amazing it’s going to sound in person!
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