Haydn: Die Schöpfung / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA 2x LP 1974

8 26 746-747

Product Features

• Label: ETERNA – 8 26 746-747
• Series: ETERNA Edition
• Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
• Released: 1976
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical, Oratorio

Overview

This 2-LP set features Joseph Haydn's oratorio "Die Schöpfung" (The Creation), performed by the Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin, conducted by Helmut Koch, and featuring the Rundfunkchor Berlin and the Rundfunk-Solistenvereinigung Berlin. The album includes a comprehensive tracklist with 34 tracks, showcasing the beauty and grandeur of Haydn's work.

Interesting Facts

• Die Schöpfung: This oratorio, composed in 1798, is one of Haydn's most celebrated works. It tells the story of creation, based on the Book of Genesis and John Milton's "Paradise Lost."
• Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin: This orchestra, founded in 1923, is one of the oldest and most respected orchestras in Germany.
• Helmut Koch: A renowned conductor, Koch was known for his interpretations of classical music, particularly the works of Haydn and Mozart.

Track Listing

A1. 1. Einleitung, Rezitativ A2. 2. Arie Mit Chor A3. 3. Rezitativ A4. 4. Solo Und Chor A5. 5. Rezitativ A6. 6. Arie A7. 7. Rezitativ A8. 8. Arie B1. 9. Rezitativ B2. 10. Chor B3. 11. Rezitativ B4. 12. Rezitativ B5. 13. Chor Mit Soli B6. 14. Rezitativ B7. 15. Arie B8. 16. Rezitativ B9. 17. Rezitativ B10. 18. Terzett B11. 19. Terzett Mit Chor C1. 20. Rezitativ C2. 21. Rezitativ C3. 22. Arie C4. 23. Rezitativ C5. 24. Arie C6. 25. Rezitativ C7. 26. Chor C8. 27. Terzett C9. 28. Chor C10. 29. Rezitativ D1. 30. Duett Und Chor D2. 31. Rezitativ D3. 32. Duett D4. 33. Rezitativ D5. 34. Schlußchor Mit Soli

Key Credits

• Alto Vocals: Heidi Rieß
• Bass Vocals [Raphael, Adam]: Theo Adam
• Choir: Rundfunkchor Berlin
• Composed By: Joseph Haydn
• Conductor: Helmut Koch
• Consultant [Wissenschaftliche Berater]: Dr. Gerd Schönfelder, Dr. Peter Gülke
• Design [Gestaltung]: Gerd Semder
• Harpsichord [Cembalo]: Wolf-Dieter Hauschild
• Liner Notes [Autor Der Einführung]: Dr. Gerd Schönfelder
• Lithography [Lithografie]: VEB Gotha-Druck
• Orchestra: Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin
• Painting [Titelseite]: Hercules Seghers
• Performer: Rundfunk-Solistenvereinigung Berlin
• Recorded By [Aufnahme Des]: Rundfunk der DDR
• Soprano Vocals [Gabriel, Eva]: Regina Werner
• Tenor Vocals [Uriel]: Peter Schreier

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