鈥淲hen I think of God, I can write only cheerful music鈥� said Joseph Haydn. So when he turned to the greatest story of all time, his imagination simply bubbled over. The Creation is filled with sparkling melodies, blockbuster choruses and a joyous, generous spirit that finds room for both angels and earthworms. But Haydn saw further than other men 鈥� and his depiction of a universe emerging from chaos inspired music of cosmic grandeur. With the Edinburgh Festival Chorus and a first-class team of soloists, Thomas Dausgaard will bring all his signature freshness and verve to some of the most life-affirming sounds you鈥檒l ever hear.

There will be one interval of 20 minutes between parts 2 and 3. The performance will be recorded for future broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 3.

Pre-concert performance: Students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland will play works by Haydn in the Recital Room from 2.15pm. Free to ticket holders.