Joseph Haydn: The Creation

Joseph Haydn: Die Schöpfung (The Creation)

Premiered in Vienna in 1798, The Creation is one of Joseph Haydn’s most monumental oratorios and a landmark in the history of sacred music. Inspired by the Book of Genesis and John Milton’s Paradise Lost, the work depicts the creation of the world with music full of light, grandeur, and vitality. With majestic choruses, expressive solo passages, and a richly inventive orchestration, Haydn offers a soundscape that celebrates the beauty of nature and the harmony of the universe.

Performed by Le Concert des Nations, La Capella Nacional de Catalunya, and distinguished soloists, under the direction of Jordi Savall. Concert held on 26 July 2023 at the Salzburg Festival.