Haydn’s Creation

March 12 & 13 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre Rossen Milanov, conductor Aubry Ballarò, soprano Jonas Hacker, tenor Joel Balzun, baritone Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Haydn: The Creation, H. XXI:2 As one of the most influential figures in Classical music, Haydn is remembered as the father of both the string quartet and the symphony — but for his masterpiece The Creation, he turned to oratorio, combining orchestra, chorus, and soloists to illustrate a stunning musical depiction of the Book of Genesis. Soprano Aubry Ballarò, tenor Jonas Hacker, and baritone Joel Balzun sing as the archangels Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael, and later embody Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Fans of Handel’s Messiah will not want to miss the glorious singing of the Columbus Symphony Chorus and the orchestra’s tone painting of the chaos of the universe, bringing of light, and creation of heaven, earth, animals, and man. Enjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk. Join us before the first note for a special pre-concert experience blending music listening strategies with guided engagement and meditation, led by licensed professional music therapists from Ohio Music Therapy Services, LLC. All sessions are at 6:30PM and last around 30 minutes in Room 4 at the Ohio Theatre. Space is limited, first come, first served. To RSVP, contact Rodney Thomas at [email protected]. This concert and continued support for the Columbus Symphony Chorus is made possible by longtime friend and benefactor of the Columbus Symphony, Anne H. Melvin. Preview this program with our Spotify playlist: