Franz Joseph Haydn: Oratorios - Complete (Naxos Audio CD)

Die Schöpfung (The Creation)
Die Jahreszeiten (The Seasons)
Il ritorno di Tobia

Artists:
Sunhae Im, Sibylla Rubens, Roberta Invernizzi, Sophie Karthäuser, Ann Hallenberg, Andreas Karasiak, Jan Kobow, Anders J. Dahlin, Stephan Macleod, Hanno Müller-Brachmann, Nikolay Borchev
Vokalensemble Köln, Capella Augustina, Andreas Spering, Gewandhauskammerchor,
Leipziger Kammerorchester,
Morten Schuldt-Jensen


Haydn’s two great vocal masterpieces -The Creation (1796–8) and The Seasons (1799–1801)- have secured his place in the history of the oratorio. Here they are presented together with one of music history’s better-kept secrets: Haydn’s first oratorio Il ritorno di Tobia.

total time: 6 hr. 44 min

“A stunning performance of some glorious, under-valued music. Haydn lovers should snap it up as a matter of urgency.” Gramophone on 8.570300-02

“These two budget-priced recordings of ‘The Seasons’ and ‘The Creation’ offer new, exciting readings of much-loved, often-recorded music. They offer a great opportunity for the new listener to get to know these great works of Haydn. They will appeal as well to those who have their own cherished versions of these venerable scores.” Amazon.com

“Stunning music, a splendid lightness and airiness in the orchestral playing with authentic instruments adding extra pungency - all of this in excellent sound. A heavenly bargain.” Gothenburg Post on 8.557380-81