2nd May

Concert will begin at 10:00 hours GMT

Haydn's 'The Creation' with Ezenarro, Navarro and López from Cuenca

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Cuenca Sacred Music Week. Haydn's 'The Creation' is an oratorio written between 1797 and 1798. The libretto was written by Gottfried van Swieten. The work is structured in three parts and scored for soprano, tenor and bass soloists, chorus and a symphonic orchestra. In parts I and II, depicting the creation, the soloists represent the archangels Raphael (bass), Uriel (tenor) and Gabriel (soprano). In part III, the bass and soprano represent Adam and Eve.

Performers: Arantza Ezenarro, soprano, Jorge Navarro Colorado, tenor, José Antonio López, baritone.

Comunidad de Madrid Choir. Sevilla Baroque Orchestra. Conductor: Andreas Spering.

Recorded 30 March 2024.