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Inspired by hearing performances of Handel's oratorios during his visits to London, Haydn composed Die Schöpfung ('The Creation') in 1798. Through a series of accompanied recitatives, arias, duets and choruses, the music depicts the creation of the universe and the carefree existence of Adam and Eve. Haydn drew on the full complement of his symphonic and vocal prowess which reach peaks of almost operatic intensity. With rich harmonies and sonic magnificence in abundance, Die Schöpfung represents the apex of the Viennese oratorio tradition. Album Tracks 1. Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio~First Part. No. 1 Die Vorstellung des Chaos (The Representation of the Chaos) 2. Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio~First Part. No. 2. Recitative and Chorus Im Anfange schuf Gott (In the Beginning God Created) 3. Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio~First Part. No. 3. Aria and Chorus Andante - Nun schwanden vor dem heiligen Strahle (Now vanquished by the Holy Rays) 4. Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio~First Part. No. 4. Recitative Und Gott machte das Firmament (And God Made the Firmament) 5. Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio~First Part. No. 5. Solo and Chorus Allegro - Mit Staunen sieht das Wunderwerk (They Marvel at the Wondrous Work) 6. Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio~First Part. No. 6. Recitative Und Gott sprach (And God Said) 7. Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio~First Part. No. 7. Aria Allegro assai - Rollend in schäumenden Wellen (Rolling in Foaming Billlows) 8. Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio~First Part. No. 8. Recitative Und Gott sprach (And God Said) 9. Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio~First Part. No. 9. Aria Andante - Nun beut die Flur das frische Grün (With Verdure Clad the Fields Appear) 10. Schöpfung (The Creation), oratorio~First Part. No. 10. Recitative Und die himmlischen Heerscharen (And the Heavenly Hosts) 11. Schöpfung (
