Having been inspired by Handel’s oratorios whilst in London, Haydn set Die Schöpfung to a text originally intended for his predecessor. With bright orchestration and vivid imagery, Haydn’s account of the world’s creation confirmed that he too had mastered the art of musical dramatics, and composed a work that is celebrated as one of the masterpieces of the classical era.
Composer Joseph Haydn Conductor Sir Colin Davis Performers London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra Soloists Sally Matthews, Ian Bostridge, Dietrich Henschel
Disc 1
Part I, No 1, Einleitung: Die Vorstellung Des Chaos
Part I, No 2, Im Anfange Schuf Gott Himmel Und Erde
Part I, No 3, Nun Schwanden Vor Dem Heiligen Strahle
Part I, No 4, Und Gott Machte Das Firmament
Part I, No 5, Mit Staunen Sieht Das Wunderwerk
Part I, No 6, Und Gott Sprach: Es Sammle Sich Das Wasser
Part I, No 7, Rollend In Schaumenden Wellen
Part I, No 8, Und Gott Sprach: Es Bringe Die Erde Gras Hervor
Part I, No 9, Nun Beut Die Flur Das Frische Grun
Part I, No 10, Und Die Himmlischen Heerscharen
Part I, No 11, Stimmt an Die Saiten
Part I, No 12, Und Gott Sprach: Es Sei'n Lichter an Der Feste
Part I, No 13, In Vollem Glanze Steiget Jetzt
Part I, No 14, Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes
Disc 2
Part II, No 15, Und Gott Sprach: Es Bringe Das Wasser
Part II, No 16, Auf Starkem Fittiche Schwinget Sich
Part II, No 17, Und Gott Schuf Grosse Walfische
Part II, No 18, Und Die Engel Ruhrten Ihr' Unsterblichen Harfen
Part II, No 19, In Holder Anmut Stehn, Mit Jungem Grun
Part II, No 20, Der Herr Ist Gross In Seiner Macht
Part II, No 21, Und Gott Sprach: Es Bringe Die Erde Hervor
Part II, No 22, Gleich Offnet Sich Der Erde Schoss
Part II, No 23, Nun Scheint In Vollem Glanze Der Himmel
Part II, No 24, Und Gott Schuf Den Menshen
Part II, No 25. Mit Wurd' Und Hoheit Angetan
Part II, No 26, Und Gott Sah Jedes Ding
Part II, No 27, Vollendet Ist Das Grosse Werk
Part II, No 28, Zu Dir, O Herr, Blickt Alles Auf
Part II, No 29, Vollendet Ist Das Grosse Werk
Part III, No 30, Aus Rosenwolken Bricht
Part III, No 31, Von Deiner Gut', O Herr Und Gott
Part III, No 32, Nun Ist Die Erste Pflicht Erfullt
Part III, No 33, Holde Gattin, Dir Zur Seite
Part III, No 34, O Glucklich Paar, Und Glucklich Immerfort
Part III, No 35, Singt Dem Herrn Alle Stimmen
Release Date 15 June 2009
LSO0628 | 822231162827
Producer James Mallinson Engineers Neil Hutchinson and Jonathan Stokes for Classic Sound Ltd Recorded October 2007, Barbican, London
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
Booklet in English, French & German
FLAC - 24bit 96kHz - Compatible with Windows and Android devices MP3 - 320kbps - Universal compatibility SACD - Compatible with all CD players
Available on streaming services
Reviews
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***** 'The LSO's magnificent playing of this awe-inspiring work is an immediate reminder of the impact of Sir Colin Davis's conducting. He has chosen excellent soloists for their various roles - the soprano Sally Matthews, tenor Ian Bostridge and baritone Dietrich Henschel - and the chorus are in superb voice.'
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***** 'From first to last this recording has a definitive quality about it ... His [Sir Colin Davis] whole approach is filled with life and energy: this reading is about the youthful sparks of earthly creation ... That spirit, albeit refined and given focus by Davis's consummate artistry, pervades just about every bar and inspires all involved.'
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'[Davis’] response to the actual sound of the piece is beautifully managed throughout, with Haydn's sense of wonder coming vividly alive. The LSO is on unimpeachable form, with many thrilling individual touches ... The sound is excellent, covering the entire picture while simultaneously setting out plenty of detail.'
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