Haydn’s monumental oratorio, The Creation, captivates not only by laying the Enlightenment’s harmonious philosophy bare before us, but also by presenting us with a whole new world. This should come as no surprise since the piece tells the story of how God created the heavens, the Earth, the Sun, the Moon, the stars, plants, animals and mankind in six days. There could hardly be a better occasion to marvel at all this – while soaking up Haydn’s wit and vivid imagery – than at the traditional New Year’s concert at Müpa Budapest, conducted, as always, by Ádám Fischer. This time, his partners are the Austro-Hungarian Haydn Philharmonic, which he founded in 1987 and is therefore celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and the Hungarian Radio Choir. The vocal solos are to be performed by the German soprano Katharina Konradi, the likewise German tenor Daniel Behle, and a world-famous Hungarian – and Müpa Budapest Artist of the Season – the bass Gábor Bretz.

Thanks to the generosity of our cooperating partner, the Sauska Winery, all ticket holders will receive a glass of sparkling wine on the house.