Haydn was a religious man all his life. His faith was optimistic and bright in nature. The text of The Creation oratorio – in which the sea rolls in foaming billows, the sun rises in its brightest splendour, cheerful flocks of birds play in lofty circles, and golden lions, lithe tigers, agile deer and swift horses appear in Paradise – must have fuelled the composer’s imagination and produced the joy of creation. In his opening aria, the archangel Uriel promises that disorder will give way to order.
Yes, but only before or after the concert. During the concert we just want you to enjoy the music. This way you won’t disturb the musicians or other audience members.
Only the orchestra has a dress code. You can dress as you like.
You can give the ticket to a friend or donate it to a music student by calling 09-3102 2700 or sending an e-mail to helsinki.philharmonic@hel.fi by 3pm on the day of the concert.
