The split between the grand old-fashioned symphonic performance of Haydn's The Creation and newfangled historically oriented interpretations is increasingly blurred by the emergence of modern conductors and players who have taken advantage of the insights of the historically minded contingent. This new recording of Haydn's The Creation, recorded in German, is a completely mixed bag that may make a fine contemporary choice for listeners whose comfort zone doesn't extend far into the authentic-performance realm. The Mozarteum ...
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The split between the grand old-fashioned symphonic performance of Haydn's The Creation and newfangled historically oriented interpretations is increasingly blurred by the emergence of modern conductors and players who have taken advantage of the insights of the historically minded contingent. This new recording of Haydn's The Creation, recorded in German, is a completely mixed bag that may make a fine contemporary choice for listeners whose comfort zone doesn't extend far into the authentic-performance realm. The Mozarteum-Orchester Salzburg uses mostly modern instruments, with a few natural brasses in the mix. The Salzburger Bachchor is a fine specimen of the excellent local choirs found all over Germany and Austria; there is nothing to fault in their hearty singing, and nothing too surprising. The three soloists are not early music specialists but appealing voices in classic molds, with Miah Persson's Eve a standout. (The production is quite an international affair, with an English conductor leading...
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