HAYDN: THE CREATION (SUNG IN ENGLISH) - Robert Shaw, Dawn Upshaw, Heidi Grant Murphy, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (2 CDs)

Dawn Upshaw (soprano), Donna Carter (mezzo-soprano), Heidi Grant Murphy (soprano), James Michael McGuire (baritone)

Die Schöpfung (The Creation), Oratorio, H. 21/2
Part I (38:08)
Introduction 6:02
Recitative: In the Beginning 2:42
Aria with Chorus: Now Vanished by the holy beams 4:05
Recitative: And God Made the Firmament 2:07
Chorus with Solo: What Wonder Doth His Work Reveal 2:11
Recitative: And God Said: Let The Waters 0:44
Aria: Rolling in Foaming Billows 4:22
Recitative: And God Said: Let All The Earth Bring Forth Grass 0:30
Aria: Now Robed in Cool Refreshing Green 5:43
Recitative: And the Heavenly Host 0:10
Chorus: Awake the Harp 2:10
Recitative: And God Said 0:40
Recitative: In Shining Splendor 2:45
Chorus with Trio: The Heavens Are Telling 3:58
Part II (beginning) (18:06)
Recitative: And God Said 0:27
Aria: On Mighty Wings 8:14
Recitative: And God Created Great Whales 2:02
Recitative: And The Angels Struck 0:22
Trio: In Fairest Raiment 7:02
Part II (continued) (20:43)
Recitative: And God Said: Let Earth Bring Forth 0:28
Recitative: Straight Opening Her Fertile Womb 3:23
Aria: Now Shines the Brightest Glory 3:42
Recitative: And God Created Man 0:39
Aria: In Native Worth 3:58
Recitative: And God Saw Everything 0:25
Chorus: Fulfilled At Last the Glorious Work 8:06
Part III (29:43)
Recitative: In Rosy Mantle 4:05
Hymn: By Thee With Grace 10:52
Recitative: Now Is Our Duty 2:37
Duet: Sweet Companion! 8:11
Recitative: O Happy Pair 0:29
Chorus with Soloists: Sing To God 3:25