Haydn - The Creation May 9, 2009

The Grand Philharmonic Choir
concludes its critically acclaimed season with

Haydn’s great oratorio
The Creation
Saturday, May 9, 7:30 pm at Centre In The Square

A Spectacular Grand Finale for the 2008-2009 Season!

“The Creation is that rare thing: a supreme masterpiece of optimism.
The fact that Haydn was able to present this philosophy convincingly,
without ever falling into clichés, is an act of genius unparalleled in history.
In fact, the music sounds as fresh today as it did when it was first written.”

The Creation is a sweeping and dramatic production. “Haydn’s supreme achievement.” ~The BBC~

Howard Dyck conducts the Grand Philharmonic Choir, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and three of Canada’s renowned soloists:

Baritone Bruce Kelly
Soprano Laura Whalen
Tenor Colin Ainsworth

Special! Free Public Lecture:
In advance of the performance, Howard Dyck will present a free public lecture, Haydn's 'Creation' and the Enlightenment, on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 pm at the Kitchener Public Library’s Main Library, located at 85 Queen Street North. The lecture will be illustrated with recorded excerpts from The Creation, and refreshments will be served following the lecture. Space is limited, so please register in advance by calling 519-571-9924 and leaving a message.
“Even as he was writing it, Haydn thought of The Creation as the summit of his entire life’s work, and certainly that is how many generations of music-lovers have perceived the oratorio.”
~Howard Dyck~

Artistic Director Howard Dyck will unveil the
Grand Philharmonic Choir’s 2009-2010 season at the concert.

Good seats still available – order your tickets today!

Visit the Centre In The Square Box Office,
101 Queen St. N., Kitchener;
Online at Centre in the Square Online Box Office;
or call 519-578-1570/1-800-265-8977 toll free.

Tickets start at $20
eyeGO for high school students $5 anytime
University student tickets $10

Remember:
Subscribers can order tickets for adult and senior friends at a 20% discount!

Saturday, May 9, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.

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Official Website: http://www.grandphilchoir.com