Haydn: The Creation (Nelson)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Joseph Haydn undertook the composition of The Creation starting at the age of 65, and it took him a year and a half to complete the work. A deeply religious man, he later said, «Never had I been so devout as when I was composing The Creation. Everyday I fell to my knees and prayed to God to give me strength for my work». The concert provides unique opportunity to experience first-hand the beauty of the church Grote Kerk, where the acoustics are said to make music sound magical. DVD extras: A 30-minutes documentary including rehearsal sessions with commentary by John Nelson, Audio excerpts from Soli Deo Gloria commissioned works.

REVIEW
When I think upon my God, my heart is so full of joy that notes dance and leap from my pen. --Franz Joseph Haydn

I dont think there is any composer who had more of a sense of humor than Haydn. He was just naturally given to fun, to joy, to humor and you find it all in this music. --John Nelson, conductor

They sound immaculately fresh, with Crowe's bright,agile soprano matching Beyer's healthy baritone note-for-note. Performance *** Picture and Sound **** --BBC Music Magazine,Jan'12

Filmed in the evocative setting of the Gothic Grote Kerk in Naarden, with its magnificent painted wooden vaults, this is an enjoyable Creation. Given a spirit if joyous enthusiasm, Haydn's great celebratory choruses never fail to refresh and uplift. --Gramophone,Mar'12

We have a fine cast, an enthusiastic chorus, a skilled orchestra and. conductor. --International Record Review

Actors: John Nelson, Lisa Milne, Werner Gura, Matthew Rose, Lucy Crowe, Rhodri Huw

Audio Languages: English

Duration: 142 minutes

Number of Discs: 1

Subtitle Languages: German, English, French

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