Joseph Haydn / Gundula Janowitz · Christa Ludwig, Fritz Wunderlich · Werner Krenn, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Walter Berry, Wiener Singverein, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan ‎– Die Schöpfung (The Creation · La Création) Boxset 1969

Joseph Haydn – The Creation (Die Schöpfung)

Composed in 1798, The Creation is one of Joseph Haydn’s most celebrated masterpieces—a monumental oratorio that brings the story of creation vividly to life through powerful choral writing and richly expressive orchestration. Blending grandeur, elegance, and moments of striking beauty, it stands as a cornerstone of the classical repertoire.

This renowned recording, conducted by Herbert von Karajan, features an exceptional cast including Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig, Fritz Wunderlich, and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, accompanied by the Berlin Philharmonic and the Wiener Singverein. Together, they deliver a performance of remarkable clarity, warmth, and dramatic intensity.

From the majestic opening depiction of chaos to the triumphant choruses like “The Heavens Are Telling,” this recording captures the full emotional and sonic range of Haydn’s vision, making it an essential addition for classical collectors and audiophiles alike.

This is a vintage pressing, complete with original artwork and rich analogue sound - a must-have for fans of classical music and timeless choral works.

Tracklist

Die Schöpfung

Erster Teil

A.a Nr. 1 Einleitung (Die Vorstellung Des Chaos) – Rezitativ mit Chor
A.b Nr. 2 Arie mit Chor
A.c Nr. 3 Rezitativ
A.d Nr. 4 Chor mit Sopransolo
A.e Nr. 5 Rezitativ
A.f Nr. 6 Arie
A.g Nr. 7 Rezitativ
A.h Nr. 8 Arie

B1.a Nr. 9 Rezitativ
B1.b Nr. 10 Chor
B1.c Nr. 11 Rezitativ
B1.d Nr. 12 Rezitativ
B1.e Nr. 13 Chor mit Soli

Zweiter Teil

B2.a Nr. 14 Rezitativ
B2.b Nr. 15 Arie
B2.c Nr. 16 Rezitativ
B2.d Nr. 17 Rezitativ
B2.e Nr. 18 Terzett
B2.f Nr. 19 Chor und Soli

C.a Nr. 20 Rezitativ
C.b Nr. 21 Rezitativ
C.c Nr. 22 Arie
C.d Nr. 23 Rezitativ
C.e Nr. 24 Arie
C.f Nr. 25 Rezitativ
C.g Nr. 26 Chor
C.h Nr. 27 Terzett
C.i Nr. 28 Chor

Dritter Teil

D.a Nr. 29 Choreinleitung und Rezitativ
D.b Nr. 30 Duett und Chor
D.c Nr. 31 Rezitativ
D.d Nr. 32 Duett
D.e Nr. 33 Rezitativ
D.f Nr. 34 Schlusschor und Soli

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