   the creation () is an oratorio written between 1796 and 1798 by joseph haydn (h. 21/2), and considered by many to be his masterpiece. the oratorio depicts and celebrates the creation of the world as described in the book of genesis and paradise lost. it is scored for soprano, tenor and bass soloists (the soloists representing the archangels gabriel, uriel, and raphael, respectively), chorus and a symphonic orchestra, and is structured in three parts. ==composition== thumb|399px|left|haydnhaus haydngasse 19 haydn was inspired to write a large oratorio during his visits to england in 1791â1792 and 1794â1795, when he heard oratorios of handel performed by large forces. israel in egypt is believed to have been one of these. it is likely that haydn wanted to try to achieve results of comparable weight, using the musical language of the mature classical style. haydn's original autograph score has been lost since 1803. a viennese published score dated 1800 forms the basis of most performances today. the 'most authentic' tonkÃ¼nstler-societat score of 1799, with notes in the composer's hand, can be found at the vienna state library. there are various other copyist scores such as the estate, as well as hybrid editions prepared by scholars during the last two centuries. ==libretto== thumb|right|299px|portrait of gottfried van swieten (1733â1803), austrian politician and librarian the text of the creation has a long history. the three sources are genesis, the biblical book of psalms, and john milton's genesis epic paradise lost. in 1795, when haydn was leaving england, the impresario johann peter salomon (1745â1815) who had arranged his concerts there handed him a new poem entitled the creation of the world. this original had been offered to handel, but the old master had not worked on it, as its wordiness meant that it would have been 4 hours in length when set to music. the libretto was probably passed on to salomon by thomas linley sr. (1733â1795), a drury lane oratorio concert director. linley (sometimes cal
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