Joseph Haydn - Die Schöpfung (The Creation) - DVD

UPC: 0507280004199

Product Features

• Title: Joseph Haydn - Die Schöpfung (The Creation)
• Conductor: Peter Schreier
• Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
• Choir: Festival Choir Lucerne
• Cast:Language: Sung in German
  • Edith Mathis as Soprano
  • Christoph Prégardien as Tenor
  • René Pape as Bass
• Subtitles: Not specified
• Picture Format: 4:3 NTSC
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Stereo
• Region Code: 0 (Region-free)
• Running Time: 109 minutes
• Number of Discs: 1 DVD
• Recorded: 1992
• Production: Co-produced by NHK, Brilliant Media in cooperation with RISI, and Brilliant Media
• Included: 28-page booklet with detailed information about the performance

Overview

Joseph Haydn’s Die Schöpfung (The Creation) is a monumental oratorio that vividly depicts the biblical story of creation. This 1992 performance, conducted by Peter Schreier with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Festival Choir Lucerne, features a stellar cast including soprano Edith Mathis, tenor Christoph Prégardien, and bass René Pape. Captured with remarkable clarity and produced by EuroArts, this recording brings out the full splendor of Haydn’s music, with a performance that highlights the work’s grandeur and delicate beauty.

Interesting Facts

• Inspiration from Genesis: Haydn’s Die Schöpfung is inspired by the biblical book of Genesis and John Milton’s Paradise Lost. It’s one of the most celebrated oratorios in the classical repertoire, known for its vivid musical depictions of the creation of the world.
• Peter Schreier’s Expertise: Renowned tenor and conductor Peter Schreier brings his deep understanding of vocal music to this performance, leading the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Festival Choir Lucerne with precision and sensitivity.
• Cinematic Direction: The video direction by Epunkt Studio captures the grandeur of the performance, making it a visually and aurally stunning experience.

Track Listing

This oratorio is structured in three parts:

1. Part I:

   • Introduction: "The Representation of Chaos"
   • The Creation of Light
   • The Creation of the Firmament and Water
   • The Creation of Plants

2. Part II:

   • The Creation of Animals
   • The Creation of Man

3. Part III:

   • Adam and Eve in Paradise
   • The Praise of the Creator

Publishers

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Cat No: 004199

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