Prom 02 - Haydn's Creation [BBC Proms]

From the Royal Albert Hall, Louise Fryer introduces a spectacular performance of Haydn's Creation oratorio. Paul McCreesh conducts a huge vocal ensemble in a re-creation of the giant versions that Haydn himself directed in the last decade of his life.

Haydn: The Creation (sung in English - ed. Paul McCreesh/Timothy Roberts)

Gabriel - Rosemary Joshua (soprano)

Eve - Sophie Bevan (soprano)

Uriel - Mark Padmore (tenor)

Raphael - Neal Davies (bass)

Adam - Peter Harvey (bass)

Chetham's Chamber Choir

Members of the Wroclaw Philharmonic Choir

Gabrieli Consort and Players

Paul McCreesh (conductor).

Paul McCreesh conducts a spectacular performance of Haydn's Creation oratorio.