Haydn: The Creation

Boston Baroque, conducted by Martin Pearlman recorded Haydn's masterpiece at Mechanics Hall in Worchester, Massachusetts. The soloists Amanda Forsythe, Keith Jameson and Kevin Deas joined the ensemble for the performance of Haydn's crowning achievement. The Creation remains one of the greatest works in the choral repertoire and has been astonishing audiences since its premiere in 1798.

The ensemble's concert performances of The Creation have received rave reviews, with the Boston Globe stating: ‘Boston Baroque performed with vibrant color and a fleet momentum … and made it a vivid, effervescent occasion.'

A 24-bit 192 kHz studio master for this album is available from the Linn Records website.

CKD401  96 minutes 44 seconds (2 discs)
'This new version … lives up to its high reputation in this clean account, nicely scaled and finely balanced under the direction of Martin Pearlman' (BBC Music Magazine)
'This is the most joyful Creation I've ever heard' (American Record Guide)
'This is a delightful, charming and often moving performance' (International Record Review)