Metamorphoses ΙII: Haydn's “Creation”

The Camerata have reserved for Christmas the first Greek performance on early 19th-century period instruments of a monumental work which many consider Haydn’s masterpiece and the epitome of the classical symphonic style whose ‘father’ the Austrian composer is widely held to be.

After his extremely successful collaboration with the Camerata on classical period instruments, the director of the Greek National Opera, Myron Michailidis, returns to the Onassis Stegi with this oratorio. With him on stage, the City of Athens mixed choir, which is now one of the Camerata’s regular collaborators, conducted by Stavros Beris. Three leading Greek opera singers breathe life into the Angels who describe and comment on the six days of Creation, and into the first couple, Adam and Eve, whose musical presentation is highly reminiscent of Papageno and Papagena from Mozart’s "The Magic Flute".

F.J. HAYDN
“The Creation”
(“Die Schöpfung”, 1798)
Oratorio in three movements for soloists, choir and orchestra
on period instruments

Parallel event

Open dress rehearsals: The Camerata opens up its dress rehearsals to school groups!

Wednesday 10 October and Wednesday 28 November 2012
Monday 4 February and Saturday 20 April 2013
10:30-12:30 | Main Stage | 5€ per student

Enjoy the unique experience of attending a dress rehearsal by one of Greece’s top orchestras.

The musicians of the Camerata and the internationally-celebrated conductor, George Petrou, are your guides around the magical world of classical music. Talk to the maestro and the musicians, learn about the masterpieces they are rehearsing, see what an orchestral rehearsal is like from close up, get to know the different musical instruments and—why not?—even have a go at playing one. Enjoy the unique sound of the orchestra and the superb acoustics of the Main Stage at the Onassis Stegi.

Given a more friendly face, classical music is accessible to all students, who are treated to a unique interactive experience.

The program will be staged by the Camerata’s conductor, George Petrou, and the orchestra's musicians.

Addressed to:
Schoolchildren aged 9-13

Reservations:
T: 213 017 8004
Email: education@onassis.org