Haydn - Die Schöpfung | Simon Rattle | BR-Chor | BRSO

Joseph Haydn's The Creation, performed by the Bavarian Radio Choir and Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle, recorded on September 24, 2023, in the Basilica of St. Alexander and St. Theodore in Ottobeuren. Joseph Haydn - “The Creation,” oratorio in three parts for soloists, choir, and orchestra, Hob. XXI:2 Part 1 00:00:00 The representation of chaos. Introduction 00:05:30 In the beginning God created. Recitative (Raphael) - And the Spirit of God. Recitative with choir (Uriel, choir) 00:08:52 Now vanished before the holy rays. Aria with choir (Uriel, choir) 00:12:15 And God made the firmament. Recitative (Raphael) 00:14:20 With wonder, behold the miracle. Choir (Gabriel, choir) 00:16:23 And God said, Let the waters be gathered together. Recitative (Raphael) 00:17:07 Rolling in foaming waves. Aria (Raphael) 00:21:21 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass. Recitative (Gabriel) 00:21:45 Now the fields yield fresh green. Aria (Gabriel) 00:26:38 And the heavenly hosts. Recitative (Uriel) 00:26:50 Strike the strings (Chorus) 00:28:49 And God said, Let there be lights. Recitative (Uriel) 00:30:35 In full splendor. Recitative (Uriel) 00:32:30 The heavens declare the glory of God. Chorus (Chorus, Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael) Part 2 00:36:29 And God said, Let the waters bring forth. Recitative (Gabriel) 00:36:52 On mighty wings they soar. Aria (Gabriel) 00:44:28 And God created great whales. Recitative and aria (Raphael) 00:46:59 And the angels played their immortal harps. Recitative (Raphael) 00:47:23 Standing in lovely grace. Trio with choir (Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael, choir) 00:53:47 And God said, Let the earth bring forth. Recitative (Raphael) 00:54:15 Immediately the earth's womb opens. Recitative (Raphael) 00:57:31 Now the heavens shine in full splendor. Aria (Raphael) 01:00:48 And God created man. Recitative (Uriel) 01:01:32 Clothed in dignity and majesty. Aria (Uriel) 01:05:18 And God saw everything. Recitative (Raphael) 01:05:41 The great work is complete. Chorus (Chorus, Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael) Part 3 01:14:15 Breaking forth from clouds of roses. Recitative (Uriel) 01:18:07 Of your goodness, O Lord and God. Duet with chorus (Eve, Adam, Chorus) 01:26:44 Now the first duty is fulfilled. Recitative (Adam, Eve) 01:29:15 Lovely wife! By your side. Duet (Adam, Eve) 01:36:18 O happy couple. Recitative (Uriel) 01:36:44 Sing to the Lord, all voices! (Chorus, solos) Lucy Crowe, soprano Benjamin Bruns, tenor Christian Gerhaher, baritone Bavarian Radio Choir Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle ► Web: https://www.br-chor.de/ ► Facebook: / brchor ► Web: https://www.brso.de/ ► Facebook: / brso ► Instagram: / brsorchestra ► Web: https://www.br-klassik.de/ ► ARD Klassik Mediathek: https://ard-klassik.de ► Facebook: / ardklassik ► Instagram: / ardklassik ► TikTok: / ardklassik Imprint: https://www.br.de/impressum Comments are welcome – but please observe our netiquette: https://www.br.de/netiquette Data protection: https://www.br.de/datenschutz