3rd November

Concert will begin at 19:04 hours GMT

Haydn's 'The Creation' with Konradi, Arcayürek, Yandell and Koepp from Cologne

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: Gabriel: Katharina Konradi. Uriel: ÖIlker Arcayürek. Raphael: Dingle Yandell, bass, Beate Koepp, alto.

WDR Radio Choir. WDR Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Simon Halsey.

Recorded 26 March.