Die Jahreszeiten (The Seasons)
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JOSEF HAYDN
Die Jahreszeiten (The Seasons)
Elsie Morison (soprano) Alexander Young, Michael Langdon / Beecham Choral Society / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Sir Thomas Beecham
[ EMI Gemini / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Friday 12 November 2004
In 1798 Haydn's oratorio Die Schöpfung (The Creation) received its première; such was the enthusiasm that a sequel was duly requested. The subject was to be the four seasons of the year rather than the seven days of creation - which still allowed the librettist to write verses in praise of the Almighty, who had created both. Haydn set his text for soprano, tenor and bass soloists, four-part choir and a (for the time) large orchestra.
First ever release on CD
In 1798 Haydn's oratorio Die Schöpfung (The Creation) received its première; such was the enthusiasm that a sequel was duly requested. The subject was to be the four seasons of the year rather than the seven days of creation - which still allowed the librettist to write verses in praise of the Almighty, who had created both. Haydn set his text for soprano, tenor and bass soloists, four-part choir and a (for the time) large orchestra.
