Haydn’s Creation – April 18 & 19

Experience one of the greatest choral masterpieces ever written as the Missoula Symphony and Chorale bring Joseph Haydn’s The Creation to life. This vivid, awe-inspiring oratorio filled with soaring vocal lines, powerful orchestration, and radiant harmonies, captures the grandeur and wonder of the creation of the world.

From the chaos before creation to the triumphant arrival of light, land, and life, Haydn’s Creation is a sweeping musical journey that blends drama, joy, and divine inspiration. With the full force of the orchestra and the resounding voices of the Chorale, this performance promises to be a breathtaking and uplifting experience.

Join us for this timeless masterwork and witness the sheer brilliance of Haydn’s vision in a concert that celebrates the beauty of life itself.

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Missoula Symphony Chorale
Joseph Haydn The Creation

Dates/Times

April 18, 2026 / 7:30 PM
April 19, 2026 / 3:00 PM

Location

University of Montana
Dennison Theatre

Concert Week activities

Symphony Kids @Library Concert: Woodwind Quintet
Wednesday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Missoula Public Library

Student Night @Dress Rehearsal
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dennison Theatre, University of Montana

Downbeat Lowdown Pre-Concert Talk (must be a concert ticket holder)
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Music Recital Hall, University of Montana

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