Haydn - The Creation / Die Schöpfung (with Annette Dasch & Thomas Quasthoff)

From the Haydn Hall at Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the death of Joseph Haydn in 2009
With English subtitles
Compare with the performance by soloist Matthew Rose, Lucy Crowe, Lisa Milne and the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic under the baton of John Nelson: • Video
Austro-Hungarian Haydn Philharmonic Orchestra
Wiener Kammerchor
Michael Grohotolsky - chorus master
Adam Fischer - conductor
Soloists:
Annette Dasch - soprano
Christoph Strehl - tenor
Thomas Quasthoff - bass-baritone
Joseph Haydn - The Creation
0:00 Die Schöpfung, Oratorium, Hob. XXI: 2)
1:57 Part I: The First Day
13:54 Part I: The Second Day
17:56 Part I: The Third Day
29:42 Part I: The Fourth Day
37:02 Part II: The Fifth Day
53:58 Part II: The Sixth Day
1:14:57 Part III
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[@someoneoutthere4061]

I can listen to this all day long. It's 3 am and I'm listening again. Wonderful music, fabulous performance. They should make this into a CD - I can't find one of this performance.

[@rudeman16]

downlaod the vid then extract it

[@AbnerIMAlvarado]

Best version I've EVER heard. The soloists are perfect, the choir perfectly balanced I can tell apart every single voice part, the diction, the dynamic: It's just magnificent!!!!

[@billblair3941]

I have heard this piece over thirty times. I never get tired of it!

[@tomthumb2361]

Really outstanding. It's th moment when you realise that Haydn in his own way was the equal of Mozart or Beethoven, if not their master. He took music so far and in so many ways. Astonishingly beautiful!

[@sensennsen]

Haydn was the father of Symphonies after all.

[@alleespach]

@@sensennsen Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach was (one of the fathers, at least). Haydn admired him greatly, so did Mozart.

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

@@alleespach As the author of the Versuch - his manual on modern keyboard playing - I suppose you could label Emanuel Bach the father of that, but that’s about it. The ‘father of…’ this that and the other really is unhelpful, and generally speaking is very misleading as in most cases - like Haydn and the symphony - in court, it would be a clear case of false paternity.

[@ibrahimyohanna5491]

​@@alleespachhow about the fact that Haydn visited London, listened to Handel's oratories and was inspired before he wrote "creation"? I am a Bach fan too.

[@Jorix1234]

Chorstellen No.2 8:43 Im Anfang schuf Gott No.3 12:10 Nun schwanden vor dem heiligen No.5 16:39 Mit Staunen sieht das Wunderwerk No.11 27:47 Stimmt an die Saiten No 14 33:00 Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre No.19 52:16 In holder anmut steh´n No.26 1:06:05 Vollendet ist das grosse Werk No 28 1:20:50 Von deiner Güt o Herr No.32 1:40:15 Singt dem Herrn alle Stimmen B&H V.A.118

[@anjapaulus426]

Vielen Dank! Deine Übersicht hilft mir enorm beim Üben meiner Altpartien im Chor 🙏❤️

[@georgmoroder8558]

magnifico, non ci sono parole diverse per giudicare quest'opera eccezionale di Josef Haydn

[@levyh12]

Perfect performance! The choir, the soloists, and above all the conductor. Thanks for the pleasure you make us listeners ..

[@joselopes2293]

This masterpiece was composed by Haydn at the end of his live. It is a fantastic harmony and a sublime sensitivity. The voices of the soloists are fantastic. The choir and the orchestra are superb. Viva Haydn and his wonderful music that influenced for good the greatest composers that ever existed (Mozart, Bach, etc) and who were his contemporaries.This version of Creation is one of the best I’ve heard so far.

[@orialijulian]

i think bach lived earlier before haydn

[@quuaaarrrk8056]

@@orialijulian Bach died in 1750, when Haydn was 18 years old. Mozart on the other hand was born in 1756, and died 18 years before Haydn in 1791, so Haydn was technically a contemporary of both.

[@orialijulian]

@@quuaaarrrk8056 okay you're right, i thought he said bach get influenced by haydn

[@quuaaarrrk8056]

@@orialijulian Ah yes sorry, he actually did. That’s most certainly wrong, I can very much imagine Haydn having influenced Mozart, but certainly not Bach.

[@georgebreidenthal725]

@@quuaaarrrk8056 I think he meant Beethoven.

[@jambones100]

I love everything about this wonderful performance of a glorious work. I especially like Thomas Quasthoff's fine singing.

[@wolfangoamadeo7482]

Haydn, nach wie vor weit unterschätzt und einer meiner absoluten all-time-favorites. Erstklassige Performance, wie nicht anders zu erwarten bei Fischer/Quasthoff...

[@hansvandendolder2037]

The soprano!!! What a magnificent woman!!!

[@r.menting4767]

Spinning performance of all 3 soloists, choir and orchestra. Very emotional parts!

[@elijah24567]

I really simply cannot move on i am stuck in the final part part "von deiner gut" wonderful. Perfekt a world class piece

[@wdb777]

A stunning performance, absolutely stunning! The technical recording was excellent: if you look where the microphones were placed you can see that the recording engineers did a fantastic job of getting it right.

[@catherinewalker4732]

Excellent music could listen to all day,my mentor Leontyne Price, as a child opera became one of my favorite music God Bless

[@RichardTaylor1630]

Fabulous soloists; powerful chorus; highly adept orchestra....combine for an amazing performance.

[@JustMe-yt7ne]

L armonia tra l orchestra,le voci e i cori creata da Haydn e' magnificamente rispettata in tutte le parti.Superba interpretazione!

[@gerrevandermeer7500]

1:09:30 That part both gives me shivers, goosebumps and relaxation to the max. Amazing moment of tenderness and patience from Thomas Quasthoff!

[@davidllewelyndavies2724]

Breathtaking performance! Superb orchestra; chorus and principals.

[@istvanivancso184]

A legszebb és legjobb előadás, amit hallottam. Már jó néhány verzió meghallgatása után biztosan állítom. - Örömteli zenéjük és éneklésük Istenhez emeli a lelket. Számomra felér egy imádsággal. Nem véletlen, hogy Haydn is imádkozva írta a művét. - Köszönöm a nagyszerű előadóknak és a karmesternek is a hibátlan előadást. És a lenyűgöző élményt. Köszönöm!

[@scottbyron1339]

They really enjoyed themselves! A work of love and appreciation!

[@clauspilger760]

Eine wunderbare in Musik gefasste Botschaft, so herrlich gesungen: dass Gott der Schöpfer und Herr ist und alles Leben aus ihm kommt.

[@tonimoya5923]

Tuve la suerte de cantar con mi coro el Requiem Aleman con Thomas Quasthoff de solista y fue IMPRESIONANTE.

[@ankhpom9296]

A masterpiece in every sense of the word!

[@alexandrecosta2708]

Perfection. An unique performance. Thank you.

[@yoavserfaty7869]

02:10 - Prelude 07:32 - No.1 18:40 - No. 6 23:11 - No. 8 30:19 - No. 12 33:04 - No. 13 54:25 - No. 21 1:02:01 - No. 24 1:31:56 - No. 32

[@philipcohen5659]

No. 32 is 1:40:17

[@josefhoelzl3303]

BlackedSerfaty

[@estyyoffe8221]

עזרת לי מאוד ;)

[@mintdb8365]

@@philipcohen5659 1:40:17 is No,34 chorus with soli

[@jurigagarin5741]

1:02:02 is No.25 :)

[@douglascook6378]

Incredibly, it is possible to prefer this wonderful version to Bernstein's for sheer joy. However brilliant Bernstein, he was reaching the end of his brilliance; it's also true that the performance at the Fall of the Wall remained, so wonderful. Still Fischer's version is magical, the bass-baritone, tenor, and soprano, as well as the chorus, so fresh, the conductor wonderful.

[@sensennsen]

very true, Bernstein's version has a slower tempo compared to Fischer's version.

[@davidblackburn3396]

I prefer Bernstein with the Bavarian orchestra, Moll, Blegen and Kollo. His tempi were quick when appropriate. Fischer plays the thing as if he can't wait for it to be over.

[@andrewrobinson1569]

Yes, really outstanding performance of what is a very special piece of music. If there is anything better in the entire pantheon of music, please someone let me know what it is. It isn't just the sublime music but also the glory of the vision and within that, the moments of humor. Just so uplifting. But as you are here listening, you already know that.

[@LucidorSWE]

You like the rambunctious tubae too?

[@jean-christopheMiquel-ef3ur]

Merveilleux Thomas Quasthoff entouré de merveilleux artistes.

[@jean-claudecalise7470]

TQ aime tant chanter, aime tant la musique que son visage devient beau. Les grandes dames à l audience en restent coites. Très beau concert. Merci.

[@matthieucailliau]

Thomas Quasthoff est un ami d'un acteur de théâtre de Hambourg que je connais depuis 15 ans et qui a organisé à Berlin un gala en faveur des maladies du coeur chez les enfants. Thomas est venu, le gala à Berlin a obtenu le succès escompté ! Cette version est très honnête et professionnellement exemplaire. Le sérieux des instrumentistes correspond à une sincérité de l'expression, qui va bien dans le sens religieux aussi.

[@piusais721]

i have been in this beautiful hall ,its wonderful ceiling depicting the times of day

[@louisengelbrecht485]

The masterpiece of Haydn's Schöpfung was so beautiful. The description of the creation so vivid so when God said there be light by his divine fiat - a word the light was there. they could envisage a bright light shining. When he created the sun, the moon the stars, and all the endless galaxy and stary sky arose before my eyes. When Haydn phrased in word and music the creation of the animals I could see - envisage the birds flying high to the heavens, the fish teeming in the sea the small to the big and on earth animals of all kind frolicking on the earth this reminded me of the hilarious Jamie Uys's film the beautiful people.' The creation of Adam was so beautiful and he created Adam in his image he created him. The description of Eve taken out of the rib of Adam was tender Then on the seventh day, the day of the Lord, Go rested I could envisage God relaxing after his momentous work of the creation The orchestra, the choir, the bass-baritone, the sopranos rendition of the crescendo of Haudns Schöpfung was great. Yes, Haydns Schöpfung praised and lauded the great God creator of heaven and earth. Yes great is our Godt Amen R. Louis Engelbrecht

[@tiltosh]

Everytime I listen to this wonderful concert I want to propose to Annette Dasch.

[@RizwanJaganiViolist]

So many wonderful memories. I just played this exact piece in this exact venue in august! So happy to have discovered this video.

[@lautaroressio5106]

No oun care bobo

[@peterlyledaviessr3774]

What a lovely version! Annette Dasch has a beautiful voice, and looks lovely. Would love to see this performance in HD

[@stateofmind758]

A l'Eternel seul la Gloire! Solistes, choeur, orchestre et chef de Choeur, tous sublimes!

[@operaglove]

Amazing Performance and fantastic Artist.

[@quaver1239]

Wow. Every moment is a wonder, even without the magnificent Esterhazy palace. I love Thomas Quasthoff and Adam Fischer and all the great musicians involved. Many thanks to everyone who took part in sharing this with the world.

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

Haydn came to view Eszterhaza as as a prison; he grabbed a few things and fled the palace immediately after the death of Prince Nicholas in September 1790; he never returned.

[@matthewknight4318]

And the the Hall looks stunning

[@gyulchoraatanesyan4193]

Amazing voice ! beautiful video wonderful performance ! cheers !!!!!!!!!!! thanks !

[@Euroarts]

Thank you for your comment! We are glad you enjoy it!

[@gyulchoraatanesyan4193]

@@Euroarts God bless you !!! all the best to you !

[@Pacopepeim]

"...Y vió Dios que se aburría, y creó a Papá Haydn para tener música sublime que escuchar durante toda la eternidad." ; )

[@ruperttmls7985]

No creo que se aburriera nunca, siempre hay trabajo que hacer ;) Además ya había creado a Handel y Bach, así que buena música ya tenía.

[@berthar.shewman9921]

Wow! Never saw it performed before and never heard it performed more magnificently ! From age to age we gain and we lose. Our job is to make good things last - to wrestle patiently with Entropy.

[@martarisko4591]

Amazing Quasthoff… amazing Fischer...beautiful performance

[@wilmakorthuis7917]

This was so inspiring❤️

[@user-rk6gs4zz7z]

Just sublime, so uplifting!

[@ketanfernandes4094]

Of all the places to perform Haydn, the Esterhazy Palace is by far the most fitting ;)

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

In some ways. The Creation was written and performed in and for Vienna using an English libretto intended for Handel that was translated into German by Baron van Swieten; it had nothing to do with Eszterhaza. In fact Haydn came to view Eszterhaza as a prison; after the death ofPrince Nicholas in September 1790, Haydn grabbed a few things and fled the palace as soon as he could; he never returned. Eszterhaza was hugely important to Haydn between 1761 and 1790; outside those years, it was not, and The Creation dates from 1797/98.

[@marcostacca5435]

Quasthoff è uno spettacolo!!!

[@sethward2131]

No. 26 Achieved is the glorious work at 1:06:04

[@user-pi2tl8iu6z]

참 좋습니다(very good)!

[@plombmarie3643]

Merveilleux que de souvenirs.

[@rutepaes7867]

Maravilhoso perfeito emocionante

[@allenjones3130]

The "Representation of Chaos" is one of the most powerful opera overtures ever written.

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

It is the most totally audacious piece of music of the 18th century Classical period; the lack of resolution across this prelude is proto-Wagnerian.

[@dagobertozambrano7534]

Sublime. Congratulations.

[@kenmannes2612]

A superb performance with greatly nuanced phrasing. Thank you for posting this exceptionally delightful performance.

[@btpcmsag]

When it's done this well, it's easy to forget how difficult this is and how many performances are far less sublime. This brings *the greatness of Haydn to life* for us - especially through the inimitable *bass-baritone perfection of Thomas Quasthoff*. Simply amazing! Thank you!

[@cmw9876]

This is absolutely wonderful.

[@DavisTakagi]

So gut

[@joeowens6180]

Fischer has absolute control and spot on precision: alas, the lack of the (promised subtitles in English is not on this tape). Sad, sad.

[@robertmcqueen289]

Wonderful performance of 'The creation' by FJ HAYDN. Even better, performed in a Palace where music was king in his time. Of all the places on a musicians bucket list to visit, you will find this Palace & Hall. Oh to be a historic fly on the wall when this was performed, would be great. Oh, a side note. It was when Haydn was released from his duties here, that he was persuaded to come to London for a concert season. Strangely against, his former pupil, friend & well known composer (known to all musicians), Ignace Joseph Pleyel. Therefore composing the 12 London symphonies. During these visits Haydn was looking for a musical challenge, heard a Handel oratorio, the rest as they say is history. When Haydn did look for a subject to compose he found all the good stories had been done. So God bless the man who suggested "Why don't you start at the beginning?". Henceforth 'The creation' was created. Once again. Congratulations to the maestro, leader, soloists, principles, musicians & Choristers for an amazing performance, especially on authentic period instruments. Music truly is the world's greatest language. 🎼🎵🎶🇬🇧

[@priyapeiris9922]

Glorious

[@ChrisSheltonMusic]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@ottavva]

exzellente Auffführung, besonders die Kamera, die die instrummete folgt

[@lembagnol5882]

This Annette and Tom duo is perfect

[@bruno_locci]

Cheguei aqui por indicação do Reinaldo José Lopes no podcast Tumba do Balin ;)

[@Park-sp9pr]

감동입니다!!!❤😢👍

[@user-jx4zn2pp7d]

素晴らしい！

[@elsaibarra2528]

Falto traducción al español de tan extraordinaria obra. Ojalá se pueda completar.

[@swazi1945]

First time I heard this. Quite magnificent. Written with God's help! It is superhuman but still so Haydnesque

[@JPJosefPictures]

Einstein eventually did invent time travel, playing his favorite instrument, the flute, in this concert: 4:01

[@lotusstar347]

Wonderful! Is serving to enlighten me as I go through the works of Dairmaid MacCullok's books on Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years and his Silence: A Christian Story.

[@ankhpom9296]

The overture is the Big Bang in sound.

[@sensennsen]

37:31 remarkable, subtle and melodious

[@awanna-bechristine9324]

This recording is PHENOMENAL. but the concertmaster is doing all the work for the conductor lol

[@whspore9534]

Just can't understand what's the mentality of the advertisers. They are KILLING the music!

[@user-id8jt2xx1k]

Sopran (Gabriel, Eva) Teil I 16:13 4. Mit Staunen sieht das Wunderwerk 22:39 7. Und Gott sprach : Es bringe die Erde Gras hervor 23:12 8. Nun beut die Flur das frische Grün 33:00 13. Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes Teil II 37:03 14. Und Gott sprach : Es bringe das Wasser 37:32 15. Auf starkem Fittiche schwinget sich 48:08 18. In holder Anmut stehn, mit Jungem Grün 51:52 19. Der Herr ist groß in seiner Macht 01:07:20 27. Zu dir, o Herr, blickt alles auf Teil III 01:19:26 30. Von deiner Güt', o Herr und Gott 01:28:47 31. Nun ist die erste Pflicht erfüllt ( 01:30:21 ) 01:31:58 32. Holde Gattin, dir zur Seite ( 01:33:33 ) 01:40:15 34. Singt dem Herrn alle Stimmen ( 01:41:50 )

[@louisengelbrecht485]

Awesome and majestic the music and almighty, awe-inspiring is the Lord of Hosts. He speaks and there it is, there be light and there to be the animals and there were countless of them each according to its kind. This is the powerful fiat. the almighty, creative Word of God, and thus Word became flesh and dwell among us. Creation and salvation, resurrection, and sanctification are mighty creation of the Holy Triune God. Glory! Glory! Glory! be to God! Holy! Holy! Holy is the Lord of hosts. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen!Amen! Amen Can a so majestic and powerful music written from the evolution as the origin of all what us

[@cillyede]

Großartig!

[@thomasfehn8882]

Herrliches „gracchiando“ von Thomas Quasthoff beim oktavierten tiefen D ende Nr. 21.

[@volkerf.sesselmann6783]

ich sag es ungern - dies ist perfekt. Weltklasse

[@tomasrendek3172]

Warum ungern???

[@simonn8312]

Ich sag’s gern :)

[@Maryskid]

I had to listing to this for a project and it wasnt that bad

[@ChamMansour]

8:43 10:08 14:51 16:10 18:41 27:50 30:20 33:03 47:32 1:02:02 1:06:05 1:25:48 1:35:40

[@aksiiska9470]

16:10 mit staunen sieht das wunderwerk

[@user-xr3qk6cn6c]

33:04 no 13 Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes

[@jorgeschneider803]

Die wichtigsten stimmen sind toll !!

[@elsalohengrin7777]

Top! Herr adam fischer ist wohl ein bischen durch den ganz großen Furtwängler inspiriert gewesen 🙂

[@Friedus94]

12:42 & 33:03 & 51:53- best Part of it all

[@someoneoutthere4061]

At the end, doesn't conductor look like he's thinking, Phew, we made!

[@martinhansmann8636]

herr quathoff artikuliert wunderbar

[@michaellister5376]

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[@ramseyharding5386]

it's just mind blowing but yet where the English subtitles

[@simonn8312]

Ramsey Harding learn german

[@chelseaday1495]

@simon n Haydn wrote this piece with the intention specifically that it was accessible to both German and English speakers. He would have preferred for the audience to have the translation available. Try being a snob when you actually know what you're talking about.

[@raoulharyono7390]

just activate the youtube's caption. it's there mate

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

@@chelseaday1495 You’re quite correct. Also, the famous final public appearance of Haydn in 1808* was a public performance attended by Beethoven and conducted by Salieri, but was actually given in Italian. The Italian translation appeared soon after publication, as did the French and others, including less obvious languages like Swedish. * There is a well-known painting of this performance by Wigand - it features the aged Haydn sat in the centre surrounded by admirers (including Beethoven), and this image invariably appears on cd covers or booklets.

[@HelenaWilliams8696]

TRIUMPHANT & ETHEREALLY SUBLIME THEME!

[@jennysimadibrata5212]

u The best of the Creation I have zzz

[@jennysimadibrata5212]

The best I have seen and a so the best pronunciation. ,

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

Was written in English.....that's the best pronunciation I've heard 😎😎😎

[@hmvandaalen1404]

Prachtige uitvoering bijzondere stemmen

[@brycebaliko7050]

Beautiful performance--wish there wasn't a jarring papa johns ad right when the chorus enters....

[@nhensonbass]

it killed me too :'(

[@Sofronichrist]

6:30 Beethoven, Coriolan

[@paullewis2413]

There`s no shortage of Haydn`s ``Creation`` on Y.T. Davis, Scherier, & Bernstein (conductors) being the best overall.

[@welkoko]

1:20 Lindo!!!!

[@adrianmihai8304]

Ich habe eine surprise!

[@trbnbass]

Bass trombone Excerpt at No.26 1:06:00 Vollendet ist das grosse Werk

[@mycroftholmes7379]

47:32 one of a kind

[@itamarbar9580]

Even though I find Thomas Quashoff physically repulsive, I cannot help but admit he is the best bass-baritone with a recording of die schöpfung. His performance of Rollend in schäumenden Wellen is nigh impossible to match. While another, more handsome baritone by the name of André Morsch gets close, he can never beat the best. Bravo!

[@ferdinandmartin8345]

The lady sings wonderufl