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.

Type Oratorio
Catalogue Hob. xxi:2
Spoken language German
Instruments 2x Violin
Viola
Cello
Violone
2x Oboe
2x Clarinet
2x Bassoon
Links
Autotranslations beta Joseph Haydn: Die Schöpfung, Hob. xxi:2
Franz Joseph Haydn: Die Schöpfung, Hob. xxi:2
Joseph Haydn: Die Schöpfung, Hob. xxi:2