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Haydn: Jahreszeiten (Die) (The Seasons)

9/21/2006, 43 Tracks, 2:10:52

Featuring

  • Sibylla Rubens
  • Andreas Karasiak
  • Stephan MacLeod
  • Morten Schuldt-Jensen
  • Leipziger Kammerorchester
  • Gewandhaus-Kammerchor
  • Joseph Haydn

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Album & Artwork

The cover picture for this album is 'The Seasons' by Walter Crane, an artist who lived from 1845 to 1915.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Haydn's oratorio The Seasons was composed directly after his work The Creation.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Haydn's genius transforms genre scenes like storms and hunting into something spectacular and life-affirming, reflecting his deep religious conviction.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

Haydn's The Seasons features three peasant soloists and a chorus of villagers, singing about country life throughout the year.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This recording was made in the Großer Saal des Gewandhauses, Leipzig, Germany, from July 7th to 10th, 2004.

Source: Booklet

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