The Creation
7th February 2026
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Nottingham Festival Chorus presents
The Creation
Saturday 7th February, 6pm
Albert Hall, Nottingham
Join the Nottingham Festival Chorus for an immersive, multi-sensory performance of Haydn’s choral masterpiece The Creation. Fine Artist and Composer, Caroline Bordignon, will bring a dynamic, visual dimension to the performance – as she paints in real time, her evolving artwork will mirror the unfolding drama of Haydn’s score, from the chaos before light, to the emergence of life and nature. Through her exploration of colour, light, space, and time, and the ways these elements interrelate through synaesthesia, Bordignon will create a profound synthesis of sound and image – music inspiring art, and art, in turn, amplifying the expressive power of music.
The Music:
Haydn, The Creation
The Performers:
Alex Robinson, Conductor
Rachel Parkes, Chorus Master
Angela Foan, Accompanist
Alys Mererid, Soprano
Harry Grigg, Tenor
William Burn, Bass
Live art, Caroline Bordignon
Nottingham Concert Players
The Festival Chorus (NFC)
The Nottingham Festival Chorus is Music for Everyone’s flag-ship choir, a large-scale four-part chorus performing major classical and twentieth-century works, with the Nottingham Concert Orchestra. There are three intensive and highly enjoyable events per year, from a one day workshop to a full weekend course and concert.
The Venue: Nottingham’s historic and elegant Albert Hall is a comfortable concert venue located in Nottingham’s Castle Zone, next to the Nottingham Playhouse (follow signs for the Playhouse)
Parking is available on neighbouring streets and in multi-storey car parks nearby – Mount Street and Talbot Street – all within easy walking distance. Discounted parking rates, capped at £9.95, are available from NCP Mount Street, collect a validation ticket from the Albert Hall staff before you leave the event to pay on exiting the car park.
Public transport: The Nottingham Tram service runs every 7 – 15 minutes, with free car parking facilities around Nottinghamshire. The nearest tram stops are Royal Centre and Old Market Square, both 5 – 10 minute walk away. Being in the centre of Nottingham has the advantage of many bus services, with the main bus stations nearby. 5 Minute walk from Old Market Square, 15 minute walk from Victoria and Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Tickets: Full £19 – £15, Conc. £18-14, Child/Student £5
Tickets are available to book online via the ‘Book Tickets’ button below, or you can book over the phone by calling our Box Office on 0115 9589312. We are happy to reserve your tickets whilst awaiting the arrival of your cheque, or you can pay when you collect at the venue.
