London Philharmonic Orchestra: In the Beginning

Joseph Haydn once said that when he thought of God he could write only cheerful music. So imagine the exuberance, the freshness and the pure joy that he brings to the story of the Creation. With its roof-raising choruses, bubbling melodies and glowing colours, The Creation is quite simply one of the most life-affirming and generous two hours of music you'll ever hear – even the earthworm gets a look in! Sir Roger Norrington brings all his experience to this happiest of great choral masterpieces: add an all-star team of soloists, and this is an evening that'll make you glad to be alive.