Haydn Creation (1798)

Franz Joseph Haydn H. 21/2 The Creation Die Schöpfung 1798

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Part I
0 / 0	Orch.	Die Vorstellung des Chaos The Representation of Chaos			I: 0:00	0: 0:00
Day 1
1.1 / 1	R,C,U	[Genesis 1:1] Im Anfange schuf Gott Himmel und Erde In the beginning God created Heaven and Earth	[Genesis 1:1-2] RAPHAEL In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth; and the earth was without form and void. And darkness was upon the face of the deep. [Genesis 1:2-3] CHORUS And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said: Let there be Light, and there was Light. [Genesis 1:4] URIEL And God saw the Light, that it was good; and God divided the Light from the darkness.	[Genesis 1:1-2] RAPHAEL Im Anfange schuf Gott Himmel und Erde, und die Erde war ohne Form und leer, und Finsternis war auf der Fläche der Tiefe. [Genesis 1:2-3] CHOR Und der Geist Gottes Schwebte auf der Fläche der Wasser, Und Gott sprach: Es werde Licht! Und es ward Licht. [Genesis 1:4] URIEL Und Gott sah das Licht, daß es gut war, und Gott schied das Licht von der Finsternis.	H-21/2/1/1-Hogwood H-21/2/1/1Chorus-Hogwood	1: 0:00
1.2 / 2	U,C	Nun schwanden vor dem heiligen Strahle Now vanished by the holy beams	URIEL Now vanish before the holy beams the gloomy dismal shades of dark; the first of days appears. Disorder yields to order fair the place. Affrighted fled hells spirits, black in throngs; down they sink in the deep of abyss, to endless night. CHORUS Despairing cursing rage attends their rapid fall. A new created world springs up at God’s command.	URIEL Nun schwanden vor dem heiligen Strahle Des schwarzen Dunkels gräuliche Schatten: Der erste Tag entstand. Verwirrung weicht, und Ordnung keimt empor. Erstarrt entflieht der Höllengeister Schar In des Abgrunds Tiefen hinab Zur ewigen Nacht. CHOR Verzweiflung, Wut und Schrecken Begleiten ihren Sturz, Und eine neue Welt Entspringt auf Gottes Wort.	H-21/2/1/2-Hogwood H-21/2/1/2Chorus-Hogwood	1: 2:40
Day 2
2.1 / 3R	R	[Genesis 1:7] Und Gott machte das Firmament And God made the firmament	[Genesis 1:7] And God made the firmament, and divided the waters, which were under the firmament, from the waters, which were above the firmament, and it was so. Outrageous storms now dreadful arose; as chaff by the winds are impelled the clouds. By heaven’s fire the sky is enflamed and awful rolled the thunders on high. Now from the floods in steams ascend reviving showers of rain, the dreary wasteful hail, the light and flaky snow.	[Genesis 1:7] Und Gott machte das Firmament und teilte die Wasser, die unter dem Firmament waren, von den Gewässern, die ober dem Firmament waren, und es ward so. Da tobten brausend heftige Stürme; wie Spreu vor dem Winde, so flogen die Wolken, die Luft durchschnitten feurige Blitze und schrecklich rollten die Donner umher. Der Flut entstieg auf sein Geheiß der allerquickende Regen, der allerverheerende Schauer, der leichte, flockige Schnee.	H-21/2/1/3-Hogwood H-21/2/1/3Outrageous-Hogwood
2.2 / 4	G,C	Mit Staunen sieht das Wunderwerk The marv'lous work beholds amazed The glorious hierarchy of heav'n	GABRIEL The marv’llous work beholds amaz’d the glorious hierarchy of heav’n and to th’ ethereal vaults resound the praise of God, and of the second day. Chorus And to th’ ethereal vaults resound the praise of God, and of the second day.	GABRIEL Mit Staunen sieht das Wunderwerk Der Himmelsbürger frohe Schar, Und laut ertönt aus ihren Kehlen Des Schöpfers Lob, Das Lob des zweiten Tags. CHOR Und laut ertönt aus ihren Kehlen Des Schöpfers Lob, Das Lob des zweiten Tags.	H-21/2/1/3-Hogwood H-21/2/1/3Chorus-Hogwood	2
Day 3
3.1 / 5R	R	[Genesis 1:9] Und Gott sprach: Es sammle sich das Wasser And God said let the waters	[Genesis 1:9] RAPHAEL And God said: Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear; and it was so. And God called the dry land earth, and the gathering of waters called he seas; and God saw that it was good.	[Genesis 1:9] RAPHAEL Und Gott sprach: Es sammle sich das Wasser unter dem Himmel zusammen an einem Platz und es erscheine das trockne Land; und es ward so. Und Gott nannte das trockne Land "Erde" und die Sammlung der Wasser nannte er "Meer"; Und Gott sah, daß es gut war.	III: 0:00
3.2 / 6	R	Rollend in schaumenden Wellen Rolling in foaming billows	RAPHAEL Rolling in foaming billows uplifted roars the boist’rous sea. Mountains and rocks now emerge their tops into the clouds ascend. Through th’ open plains outstretching wide in serpent error rivers flow. Softly purling glides on through silent vales the limpid brook	RAPHAEL Rollend in schäumenden Wellen Bewegt sich ungestüm das Meer. Hügel und Felsen erscheinen, Der Berge Gipfel steigt empor. Die Fläche, weit gedehnt, Durchläuft der breite Strom in mancher Krümme. Leise rauschend gleitet fort Im stillen Tal der helle Bach.	III: 0:40	3
3.3 / 7	G	[Genesis 1:11] Und Gott sprach: Es bringe die Erde Gras hervor And God said, Let all the earth bring forth grass	[Genesis 1:11] GABRIEL And God said: Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself upon the earth; and it was so.	[Genesis 1:11] GABRIEL Und Gott sprach: Es bringe die Erde Gras hervor, Kräuter die Samen geben, und Obstbäume, die Früchte bringen ihrer Art gemäß, die ihren Samen in sich selbst haben auf der Erde; und es ward so.	III: 4:32
3.4 / 8	G	Nun beut die Flur das frische Grün Now robed in cool refreshing green	GABRIEL With verdure clad the fields appear delightful to the ravish’d sense; by flowers sweet and gay enhanced is the charming sight. Here vent their fumes the fragrant herbs; here shoots the healing plant. By load of fruits th’ expanded boughs are press’d; to shady vaults are bent the tufty groves; the mountain’s brow is crown’d with closed wood.	GABRIEL Nun beut die Flur das frische Grün Dem Auge zur Ergötzung dar. Den anmutsvollen Blick Erhöht der Blumen sanfter Schmuck. Hier duften Kräuter Balsam aus, Hier sproßt den Wunden Heil. Die Zweige krümmt der goldnen Früchte Last; Hier wölbt der Hain zum kühlen Schirme sich, Den steilen Berg bekrönt ein dichter Wald.	III: 5:00	4
3.5 / 9R	U	[Genesis 1:13] Und die himmlischen Heerscharen verkündigten And the Heavenly host proclaimed the third day	[Genesis 1:13] URIEL And the heavenly host proclaimed the third day, praising God and saying:	[Genesis 1:13] URIEL Und die himmlischen Heerscharen verkündigten den dritten Tag, Gott preisend und sprechend:	IV: 0:00	5: 0:00
3.6 / 10	C	Stimmt an die Saiten Awake the harp	CHORUS Awake the harp, the lyre awake! In shout and joy your voices raise! In triumph sing the mighty Lord! For he the heavens and earth has clothed in stately dress.	CHOR Stimmt an die Saiten, ergreift die Leier, Laßt euren Lobgesang erschallen! Frohlocket dem Herrn, dem mächtigen Gott, Denn er hat Himmel und Erde Bekleidet in herrlicher Pracht!	IV: 0:12	5: 0:12
Day 4
4.1 / 11	U	[Genesis 1:14] Und Gott sprach: Es sei'n Lichter an der Feste des Himmels And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven	[Genesis 1:14-16] URIEL And God said: Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night, and to give light upon the earth; and let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days, and for years. He made the stars also.	[Genesis 1:14-16] URIEL Und Gott sprach: Es sei'n Lichter an der Feste des Himmels, um den Tag von der Nacht zu scheiden und Licht auf der Erde zu geben, und es seien diese für Zeichen und für Zeiten und für Tage und für Jahre. Er machte die Sterne gleichfalls.	IV: 2:18
4.2 / 12R	U	In vollem Glanze steiget jetzt die Sonne In splendour bright is rising now the sun	URIEL In splendour bright is rising now the sun and darts his rays; an arn’rous, joyful, happy spouse, a giant proud and glad to run his measur’d course. With softer beams and milder light steps on the silver moon thro’ silent night. The space immense of th’ azure sky innum’rous host of radiant orbs adorns, and the sons of God announced the fourth day in song divine, proclaiming thus his power:	URIEL In vollem glanze steiget jetzt Die Sonne strahlend auf, Ein wonnevoller Bräutigam, Ein Riese stolz und froh, Zu rennen seine Bahn. Mit leisem Gang und sanftem Schimmer Schleicht der Mond die stille Nacht hindurch. Den ausgedehnten Himmelsraum Ziert ohne Zahl der hellen Sterne Gold. Und die Söhne Gottes Verkündigten den vierten Tag Mit himmlischem Gesang, Seine Macht ausrufend also:	IV: 2:52	6: 0:00 (Den ausgedehnten Himmelsraum)
4.3 / 13	G,U,R,C	Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes The heavens are telling the glory of God	CHORUS The heavens are telling the glory of God; the wonder of his works displays the firmament. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL To day that is coming speaks it the day; the night that is gone to following night. CHORUS The heavens are telling the glory of God; the wonder of his works displays the firmament. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL In all the lands resounds the word, never unperceived, ever understood. CHORUS The heavens are telling the glory of God; the wonder of his works displays the firmament.	CHOR Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, Und seiner Hände Werk Zeigt an das Firmament. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL Dem kommenden Tage sagt es der Tag, Die Nacht, die verschwand, der folgenden Nacht: CHOR Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, Und seiner Hände Werk Zeigt an das Firmament. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL In alle Welt ergeht das Wort, Jedem Ohre klingend, Keiner Zunge fremd: CHOR Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, Und seiner Hände Werk Zeigt an das Firmament.	IV: 5:28	6: 0:30
Part II
Day 5
5.1 / 14	G	[Genesis 1:20] Und Gott sprach: Es bringe das Wasser in der Fülle hervor And God said, Let the waters bring forth in plenty	[Genesis 1:20] GABRIEL And God said: Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl, that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.	[Genesis 1:20] GABRIEL Und Gott sprach: Es bringe das Wasser in der Fülle hervor webende Geschöpfe, die Leben haben, und Vögel, die über der Erde fliegen mögen in dem offenen Firmamente des Himmels.	V: 0:00	7: 0:00
5.2 / 15	G	Auf starkem Fittige schwinget sich der Adler stolz On mighty wings the eagle proudly soars aloft	GABRIEL On mighty pins uplifted soars the eagle aloft, and cleaves the sky in swiftest flight to the blazing sun. His welcome bids to morn the merry lark, and cooing calls the tender dove his mate. From ev’ry bush and grove resound the nightingale’s delightful notes. No grief affected yet her breast, nor to a mournful tale were tun’d her soft, enchanting lays.	GABRIEL Auf starkem Fittiche Schwinget sich der Adler stolz Und teilet die Luft Im schnellesten Fluge Zur Sonne hin. Den Morgen grüßt Der Lerche frohes Lied, Und Liebe girrt Das zarte Taubenpaar. Aus jedem Busch und Hain erschallt Der Nachtigallen süße Kehle. Noch drückte Gram nicht ihre Brust, Noch war zur Klage nicht gestimmt Ihr reizender Gesang.	V: 0:30	7: 0:26
5.3 / 16R	R	[Genesis 1:21] Und Gott schuf große Walfische And God created great whales	[Genesis 1:21-2] RAPHAEL And God created great whales, and ev’ry living creature that moveth, and God blessed them, saying: Be fruitful all, and multiply! Ye winged tribes, be multiplied, and sing on ev’ry tree! Multiply, ye finny tribes, and fill each wat’ry deep! Be fruitful, grow and multiply! And in your God and Lord rejoice!	[Genesis 1:21-2] RAPHAEL Und Gott schuf große Walfische und ein jedes lebende Geschöpf, das sich beweget, und Gott segnete sie, sprechend: Seid fruchtbar alle, mehret euch, Bewohner der Luft, vermehret euch Und singt auf jedem Aste! Mehret euch, ihr Flutenbewohner, Und füllet jede Tiefe! Seid fruchtbar, wachset, mehret euch, Erfreuet euch in eurem Gott!	V: 7:44
5.4 / 17	R	Und die Engel rührten ihr' unsterblichen Harfen And the angels struck their immortal harps	RAPHAEL And the angels struck their immortal harps, and the wonders of the fifth day sang.	RAPHAEL Und die Engel rührten ihr' unsterblichen Harfen und sangen die Wunder des fünften Tags.	VI: 0:00
5.5 / 18	G,U,R	In holder Anmut stehn In fairest raiment	GABRIEL Most beautiful appear, with verdure young adorn’d, the gently sloping hills. Their narrow, sinuous veins distil in crystal drops the fountain fresh and bright. URIEL In lofty circles plays and hovers through the sky the cheerful host of birds. And in the flying whirl, the glitt’ring plumes are dyed, as rainbows, by the sun. RAPHAEL See flashing through the wet in thronged swarms the fry on thousand ways around. Upheaved from the deep, th’ immense Leviathan sports on the foaming wave. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL How many are thy works, O God! Who may their numbers tell? Who, O God, may their numbers tell?	GABRIEL In holder Anmut stehn, Mit jungem Grün geschmückt, Die wogigten Hügel da. Aus ihren Adern quillt In fließendem Kristall Der kühlende Bach hervor. URIEL In frohen Kreisen schwebt, Sich wiegend in der Luft, Der munteren Vögel Schar. Den bunten Federglanz Erhöht im Wechselflug Das goldene Sonnenlicht. RAPHAEL Das helle Naß durchblitzt Der Fisch und windet sich Im steten Gewühl umher. Vom tiefsten Meeresgrund Wälzet sich Leviathan Auf schäumender Well' empor. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL Wie viel sind deiner Werk', o Gott! Wer fasset ihre Zahl? Wer, o Gott! Wer fasset ihre Zahl?	VI: 0:15	8: 0:00
5.6 / 19	G,U,R,C	Der Herr ist groß in seiner Macht The Lord is great in his might	CHORUS The Lord is great, and great his might; His glory lasts for ever and for evermore.	CHOR Der Herr ist groß in seiner Macht, Und ewig bleibt sein Ruhm.	VI: 4:36	8: 4:10
Day 6
6.1 / 20R	R	[Genesis 1:24] Und Gott sprach: Es bringe die Erde hervor lebende Geschöpfe And God said, Let earth bring forth the living creature	[Genesis 1:24] RAPHAEL And God said: Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind; cattle and creeping thing, and beasts of the earth after their kind.	[Genesis 1:24] RAPHAEL Und Gott sprach: Es bringe die Erde hervor lebende Geschöpfe nach ihrer Art: Vieh und krichendes Gewürm und Tiere der Erde nach ihren Gattungen.	VII: 0:00
6.2 / 21R	R	Gleich öffnet sich der Erde Schoß At once Earth opens her womb	RAPHAEL Straight opening her fertile womb, the earth obey’d the word, and teem’d creatures numberless, in perfect forms and fully grown. Cheerful roaring stands the tawny lion. In sudden leaps the flexible tiger appears. The nimble stag bears up his branching head. With flying mane and fiery look, impatient neighs the sprightly steed. The cattle in herds already seek their food on fields and meadows green. And o’er the ground, as plants, are spread the fleecy, meek and bleating flock. Unnumber’d as the sands in whirls arose the host of insects. In long dimensions creeps with sinuous trace the worm.	RAPHAEL Gleich öffnet sich der Erde Schoß Und sie gebiert auf Gottes Wort Geschöpfe jeder Art, In vollem Wuchs und ohne Zahl. Vor Freude brüllend steht der Löwe da. Hier schießt der gelenkige Tiger empor. Das zackige Haupt erhebt der schnelle Hirsch. Mit fliegender Mähne springt und wieh'rt Voll Mut und Kraft das edle Roß. Auf grünen Matten weidet schon Das Rind, in Herden abgeteilt. Die Triften deckt, als wie gesät, Das wollenreiche, sanfte Schaf. Wie Staub verbreitet sich In Schwarm und Wirbel Das Heer der Insekten. In langen Zügen kriecht Am Boden das Gewürm.	VII: 0:22
6.3 / 22	R	Nun scheint in vollem Glanze der Himmel Now shines heaven in the brightest glory	RAPHAEL Now heav’n in fullest glory shone; earth smiles in all her rich attire. The room of air with fowl is fill’d; the water swell’d by shoals of fish; by heavy beasts the ground is trod. But all the work was not complete. There wanted yet that wond’rous being that grateful should God’s pow’r admire, with heart and voice his goodness praise.	RAPHAEL Nun scheint in vollem Glanze der Himmel, Nun prangt in ihrem Schmucke die Erde. Die Luft erfüllt das leichte Gefieder, Das Wasser schwellt der Fische Gewimmel, Den Boden drückt der Tiere Last. Doch war noch alles nicht vollbracht. Dem ganzen fehlte das Geschöpf, Das Gottes Werke dankbar sehn, Des Herren Güte preisen soll.	VII: 3:39	9
6.4 / 23R	U	[Genesis 1:26] Und Gott schuf den Menschen And God created Man	Genesis 1:26] URIEL And God created man in his own image. In the image of God created he him. Male and female created he them. He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul. (Genesis 1:27; 2: 7)	[Genesis 1:26] URIEL Und Gott schuf den Menschen nach seinem Ebenbilde, nach dem Ebenbilde Gottes schuf er ihn. Mann und Weib erschuf er sie. Den Atem des Lebens hauchte er in sein Angesicht, und der Mensch wurde zur lebendigen Seele.	VIII: 0:00
6.5 / 24	U	Mit Würd' und Hoheit angetan In native worth and honor clad	URIEL In native worth and honour clad, with beauty, courage, strength adorn’d, to heav’n erect and tall, he stands a man, the Lord and King of nature all. The large and arched front sublime of wisdom deep declares the seat, and in his eyes with brightness shines the soul, the breath and image of his God. With fondness leans upon his breast the partner for him form’d, a woman fair and graceful spouse. Her softly smiling virgin looks, of flow’ry spring the mirror, bespeak him love, and joy, and bliss.	URIEL Mit Würd' und Hoheit angetan, Mit Schönheit, Stärk' und Mut begabt, Gen Himmel aufgerichtet steht der Mensch, Ein Mann und König der Natur. Die breit gewölbt' erhabne Stirn Verkünd't der Weisheit tiefen Sinn, Und aus dem hellen Blicke strahlt Der Geist, des Schöpfers Hauch und Ebenbild. An seinen Busen schmieget sich Für ihn, aus ihm geformt, Die Gattin, hold und anmutsvoll. In froher Unschuld lächelt sie, Des Frühlings reizend Bild, Ihm Liebe, Glück und Wonne zu.	VIII: 0:33	10
6.6 / 25R	R	[Genesis 1:31] Und Gott sah jedes Ding And God saw every thing	[Genesis 1:31] RAPHAEL And God saw ev’rything, that he had made; and behold, it was very good; and the heavenly choir in song divine thus closed the sixth day.	[Genesis 1:31] RAPHAEL Und Gott sah jedes Ding, was er gemacht hatte; und es war sehr gut. Und der himmlische Chor feierte das Ende des sechsten Tages mit lautem Gesang:	VIII: 4:14
6.7 / 26	C	Vollendet ist das große Werk The great work is complete	CHORUS Achieved is the glorious work; the Lord beholds it and is pleas’d. In lofty strains let us rejoice! Our song let be the praise of God!	CHOR Vollendet ist das große Werk, Der Schöpfer sieht's und freuet sich. Auch unsre Freund' erschalle laut, Des Herren Lob sei unser Lied!	VIII: 4:37	11
6.8 / 27	G,U,R	Zu dir, o Herr, blickt alles auf All look up to thee, O Lord	GABRIEL, URIEL On thee each living soul awaits; from thee, O Lord, they beg their meat. Thou openest thy hand, and sated all are they. RAPHAEL But as to them thy face is hid, with sudden terror they are struck. Thou tak’st their breath away; they vanish into dust. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL Thou lett’st thy breath go forth again, and life with vigour fresh returns. Revived earth unfolds new force and new delights.	GABRIEL, URIEL Zu dir, o Herr, blickt alles auf. Um Speise fleht dich alles an. Du öffnest deine Hand, Gesättigt werden sie. RAPHAEL Du wendest ab dein Angesicht, Da bebet alles und erstarrt. Du nimmst den Odem weg, In Staub zerfallen sie. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL Den Odem hauchst du wieder aus, Und neues Leben sproßt hervor. Verjüngt ist die Gestalt der Erd' An Reiz und Kraft.	VIII: 6:00	12: 0:00
6.9 / 28	C	Vollendet ist das große Werk Fulfilled at last the great work	CHORUS Achieved is the glorious work. Our song let be the praise of God! Glory to his name for ever; he sole on high exalted reigns. Alleluia.	CHOR Vollendet ist das große Werk, Des Herren Lob sei unser Lied! Alles lobe seinen Namen, Denn er allein ist hoch erhaben! Alleluja! Alleluja!	IX: 0:00	12: 4:10
Part III
Day 7: In the Garden of Eden
7.1 / 29R	U	Aus Rosenwolken bricht In rosy mantle appears	URIEL In rosy mantle appears, by tunes sweet awak’d, the morning young and fair. From the celestial vaults pure harmony descends on ravished earth. Behold the blissful pair, where hand in hand they go! Their flaming looks express what feels the grateful heart. A louder praise of God their lips shall utter soon. Then let our voices ring, united with their song!	URIEL Aus Rosenwolken bricht, Geweckt durch süßen Klang, Der Morgen jung und schön. Vom himmlischen Gewölbe Strömt reine Harmonie Zur Erde hinab. Seht das beglückte Paar, Wie Hand in Hand es geht! Aus ihren Blicken strahlt Des heißen Danks Gefühl. Bald singt in lautem Ton Ihr Mund des Schöpfers Lob; Laßt unsre Stimme dann Sich mengen in ihr Lied.	IX: 2:42	13: 0:00
7.2 / 30	E,A,C	Von deiner Güt, o Herr und Gott By thy goodness, O bounteous Lord	EVE, ADAM By thee with bliss, O bounteous Lord, the heav’n and earth are stor’d. This world, so great, so wonderful, thy mighty hand has fram’d. CHORUS For ever blessed be his pow’r! His name be ever magnify’d! ADAM Of stars the fairest, O how sweet thy smile at dawning morn! How brighten’st thou, O sun, the day, thou eye and soul of all! CHORUS Proclaim in your extended course th’ almighty pow’r and praise of God! EVE And thou that rules the silent night, and all ye starry host, spread wide and ev’rywhere his praise in choral songs about! ADAM Ye strong and cumbrous elements, who ceaseless changes make, ye dusky mists and dewy steams, who rise and fall through th’ air: EVE, ADAM, and CHORUS Resound the praise of God our Lord! Great his name, and great his might. EVE Ye purling fountains tune his praise, and wave your tops ye pines! Ye plants exhale, ye flowers breathe at him your balmy scent! ADAM Ye that on mountains stately tread, and ye, that lowly creep, ye birds that sing at heaven’s gate, and ye, that swim the stream, EVE, ADAM, and CHORUS Ye living souls extol the Lord! Him celebrate, him magnify! EVE und ADAM Ye values, hills, and shady woods, our raptur’d notes ye heard; from morn to ev’n you shall repeat our grateful hymns of praise. CHORUS Hail, bounteous Lord! Almighty, hail! Thy word call’d forth this wondrous frame. Thy pow’r adore the heav’n and earth: we praise thee now and evermore.	EVA und ADAM Von deiner Güt', o Herr und Gott, Ist Erd' und Himmel voll. Die Welt, so groß, so wunderbar, Ist deiner Hände Werk. CHOR Gesegnet sei des Herren Macht, Sein Lob erschall' in Ewigkeit. ADAM Der Sterne hellster, o wie schön Verkündest du den Tag! Wie schmückst du ihn, o Sonne du, Des Weltalls Seel' und Aug'! CHOR Macht kund auf eurer weiten Bahn Des Herren Macht und seinen Ruhm! EVA Und du, der Nächte Zierd' und Trost, Und all das strahlend' Heer, Verbreitet überall sein Lob In euerm Chorgesang. ADAM Ihr Elemente, deren Kraft Stets neue Formen zeugt, Ihr Dünst' und Nebel, Die der Wind versammelt und vertreibt: EVA, ADAM und CHOR Lobsinget alle Gott, dem Herrn, Groß wie sein Nam' ist seine Macht. EVA Sanft rauschend lobt, o Quellen, ihn! Den Wipfel neigt, ihr Bäum'! Ihr Pflanzen duftet, Blumen haucht Ihm euern Wohlgeruch! ADAM Ihr, deren Pfad die Höh'n erklimmt, Und ihr, die niedrig kriecht, Ihr, deren Flug die Luft durchschneid't, Und ihr im tiefen Naß: EVA, ADAM und CHOR Ihr Tiere, preiset alle Gott! Ihn lobe, was nur Odem hat! EVA und ADAM Ihr dunklen Hain', ihr Berg' und Tal', Ihr Zeugen unsres Danks, Ertönen sollt ihr früh und spät Von unserm Lobgesang. CHOR Heil dir, o Gott, o Schöpfer, Heil! Aus deinem Wort entstand die Welt, Dich beten Erd' und Himmel an, Wir preisen dich in Ewigkeit!	IX: 6:45 X (Adam: Of stars) X (Eve, Adam, Chorus: Resound) X (Chorus: Hail) Bonus performance: von Karajan, Gundula Janowitz and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Wunderbar!! :-)	13: 3:55 14
7.3 / 31	A,E	Nun ist die erste Pflicht erfüllt Our first duty we have now performed	ADAM Our duty we performed now, in off’ring up to God our thanks. Now follow me, dear partner of my life! Thy guide I’ll be, and ev’ry step pours new delights into our breast, shows wonders ev’rywhere. Then may’st thou feel and know the high degree of bliss the Lord allotted us, and with devoted heart his bounty celebrate. Come follow me! Thy guide I’ll be! EVE O thou, for whom I am! My help, my shield, my all! Thy will is law to me. So God, our Lord, ordains, and from obedience grows my pride and happiness.	ADAM Nun ist die erste Pflicht erfüllt, Dem Schöpfer haben wir gedankt. Nun folge mir, Gefährtin meines Lebens! Ich leite dich, und jeder Schritt Weckt neue Freud' in unsrer Brust, Zeigt Wunder überall. Erkennen sollst du dann, Welch unaussprechlich Glück Der Herr uns zugedacht. Ihn preisen immerdar, Ihm weihen Herz und Sinn. Komm, folge mir, ich leite dich. EVA O du., für den ich ward, Mein Schirm, mein Schild, mein All! Dein Will' ist mir Gesetz. So hat's der Herr bestimmt, Und dir gehorchen bringt Mir Freude, Glück und Ruhm.	XI: 0:00
7.4 / 32	A,E	Holde Gattin, dir zur Seite Sweet companion, at thy side	ADAM Graceful consort! At thy side softly fly the golden hours. Ev’ry moment brings new rapture, ev’ry care is put to rest. EVE Spouse adored! At thy side purest joys o’erflow the heart. Life and all I am is thine; my reward thy love shall be. ADAM The dew dropping morn, O how she quickens all! EVE The coolness of ev’n, O how she all restores! ADAM How grateful is of fruit the savour sweet! EVE How pleasing is of fragrant bloom the smell! EVE und ADAM But without thee, what is to me - ADAM the morning dew, EVE the breath of ev’n, ADAM the sav’ry fruit, EVE the fragrant bloom? EVE und ADAM With thee is ev’ry joy enhanced, with thee delight is ever new; with thee is life incessant bliss; thine it whole shall be.	ADAM Holde Gattin, dir zur Seite Fließen sanft die Stunden hin. Jeder Augenblick ist Wonne, Keine Sorge trübet sie. EVA Teurer Gatte, dir zur Seite, Schwimmt in Freuden mir das Herz. Dir gewidmet ist mein Leben, Deine Liebe sei mein Lohn. ADAM Der tauende Morgen, O wie ermuntert er! EVA Die Kühle des Abends, O wie erquicket sie! ADAM Wie labend ist Der runden Früchte Saft! EVA Wie reizend ist Der Blumen süßer Duft! EVA und ADAM Doch ohne dich, was wäre mir - ADAM Der Morgentau, EVA Der Abendhauch, ADAM Der Früchte Saft, EVA Der Blumen Duft. EVA und ADAM Mit dir erhöht sich jede Freude, Mit dir genieß ich doppelt sie, Mit dir ist Seligkeit das Leben, Dir sei es ganz geweiht!	XI: 2:20 XI: 6:07 (Adam: The dew dropping morn) XI: 6:51 (Adam, Eve: With thee)	15
7.5 / 33	U	O glücklich Paar, und glücklich immerfort O happy pair, and ever happy henceforth	URIEL O happy pair, and always happy yet, if not misled by false conceit, ye strive at more as granted is, and more to know as know ye should!	URIEL O glücklich Paar, und glücklich immerfort, Wenn falscher Wahn euch nicht verführt, Noch mehr zu wünschen als ihr habt, Und mehr zu wissen als ihr sollt!	XII: 0:00
7.6 / 34	U,E,A,C	Singt dem Herren alle Stimmen! Sing the Lord, ye voices all	CHORUS Sing the Lord, ye voices all! Utter thanks, ye all his works! Celebrate his pow’r and glory! Let his name resound on high! The Lord is great; his praise shall last for aye. Amen.	CHOR Singt dem Herren alle Stimmen! Dankt ihm alle seine Werke! Laßt zu Ehren seines Namens Lob im Wettgesang erschallen! Des Herren Ruhm, er bleibt in Ewigkeit! Amen!	XII: 0:20 XII: 1:00 (The Lord is great)	16

The boldface titles above contain a chorus.
Movements in which only one soloist is heard are colored as follows
(but the numbers show all those in which the soloist is heard):
Soprano, Gabriel and Eva (11: 4,7,8,13, 14,15,18,27, 30,31,32)
Tenor, Uriel (12: 1,2,9,11,12,13, 18,23,24,27, 29,33)
Bass, Raphael and Adam (16: 1,3,5,6,13, 16,17,18,20,21,22,25,27, 30,31,32)
The decimal numbering for the movements is, so far as I know, my own innovation.





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Hogwood	Nelson
CHORUS The heavens are telling the glory of God; the wonder of his works displays the firmament. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL To day that is coming speaks it the day; the night that is gone to following night. CHORUS The heavens are telling the glory of God; the wonder of his works displays the firmament. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL In all the lands resounds the word, never unperceived, ever understood. CHORUS The heavens are telling the glory of God; the wonder of his works displays the firmament.	CHOR Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, Und seiner Hände Werk Zeigt an das Firmament. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL Dem kommenden Tage sagt es der Tag, Die Nacht, die verschwand, der folgenden Nacht: CHOR Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, Und seiner Hände Werk Zeigt an das Firmament. GABRIEL, URIEL, RAPHAEL In alle Welt ergeht das Wort, Jedem Ohre klingend, Keiner Zunge fremd: CHOR Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, Und seiner Hände Werk Zeigt an das Firmament.
The heavens are telling the glory of God starts at 5:28	Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes starts at 0:30

Haydn The Creation Die Schöpfung
Sally Matthews, soprano Ian Bostridge, tenor Dietrich Henschel, bass
Colin Davis, London Symphony
Published on Dec 11, 2012 HaydnHouse04Mar1887
1h43m55s


Published on Mar 27, 2014 by La Casa di Davide (360p, 1h39m27s)
Single video version
Joseph Haydn The Creation (Die Schöpfung) Oratorio 1796/1798 English version
Academy of Ancient Music conducted by Christopher Hogwood
Emma Kirby soprano
Anthony Rolfe Johnson tenor
Michael George bass-baritone
1.Overture - The Representation of Chaos 0:19
2.Let there be Light 6:44
3.Now vanish before the holy beams 8:01
4.The marv'lous work beholds amazed 13:41
5.Rolling in foaming billows 16:17
6.With verdure clad the fields appear 20:36
7.Awake the harp [Chor] 25:43
8.In splendour bright is rising now the sun 28:22
9.The heavens are telling the Glory of God [Chor] 31:01
10.On mighty pens uplifted soars the eagle aloft 36:13
11.And God created great whales 42:25
12.Most beautiful appear [Chor] 44:50
13.Straight opening her fertile womb 53:00
14.Now heaven in fullest glory shone 55:11
15.In native worth and honour clad 59:02
16.Achieved is the glorious work [Chor] 1:03:05
17.In rosy mantle appears 1:11:32
18.By Thee with bliss, a bounteous Lord [Chor] 1:15:28
19.Graceful consort! At thy side 1:27:25
20.Sing the Lord ye voices all! [Chor] 1:35:46

Handel Jephtha (HWV 70, 1752)

Original source for this web page:
http://opera.stanford.edu/iu/libretti/jephtha.htm

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Georg Friedrich Händel

JEPHTHA

HWV 70

(1752)

An Oratorio; or Sacred Drama

Words by Thomas Morell

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George Frideric Handel HWV 70 Jephtha 1752

@Wikipedia, @IMSLP, YouTube playlist “Jeptha and its Sources” by Derek Alsop
Dramatis Personæ and Libretto	Somary ECO Amor Artis Chorale English Chamber Orchestra Johannes Somary 1970 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Biondi CVG Collegium Vocale Gent Stavanger Symphony Orchestra Fabio Biondi 2008 @allmusic.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Jeptha (tenor)	Alexander Young (tenor)	James Gilchrist (tenor)
Storgè, his Wife (mezzosoprano)	Helen Watts (contralto)	Elisabeth Jansson (mezzo-soprano)
Iphis, his Daughter (soprano)	Reri Grist (soprano)	Mona Julsrud (soprano)
Zebul, his Brother (bass)	John Lawrenson (bass)	Håvard Stensvold (baritone)
Hamor, in love with Iphis (alto)	Maureen Forrester (contralto)	Marianne Kielland (mezzo-soprano)
Angel (soprano)	Simon Woolf (treble)	Elisabeth Rapp (soprano)
1. Overture	1-ECO	1-CVG
ACT ONE
Scene 1
Zebul, with his brethren and Chorus.
2. Accompagnato Zebul It must be so, or these vile Ammonites, Our lordly tyrants now these eighteen years, Will crush the race of Israel. Since Heav’n vouchsafes not, with immediate choice, To point us out a leader, as before, Ourselves must choose. And who so fit a man As Gilead’s son, our brother, valiant Jephtha? True, we have slighted, scorn’d, expell’d him hence As of a stranger born, but well I know him: His gen’rous soul disdains a mean revenge When his distressful country calls his aid. And perhaps Heav’n may favour our request If with repentant hearts we sue for mercy.	John Lawrenson (2-ECO) 2-ECO	Håvard Stensvold (2-CVG) 2-CVG
3. Air Zebul Pour forth no more unheeded pray’rs To idols deaf and vain. No more with vile unhallow’d airs The sacred rites profane.	John Lawrenson (3-ECO) 3-ECO (3/No-ECO) 3/No-ECO	Håvard Stensvold (3-CVG) 3-CVG (3/No-CVG) 3/No-CVG
4. Chorus of Israelites No more to Ammon’s god and king, Fierce Moloch, shall our cymbals ring, In dismal dance around the furnace blue. Chemosh no more Will we adore With timbrell’d anthems to Jehovah due.	Botkyrka Motet Choir, Botkyrka Chamber Choir, Lux Voces, Tullinge Chamber Choir 4-ECO 4/Chemosh-ECO	Collegium Vocale Gent 4-CVG 4/Chemosh-CVG
Scene 2
Enter Jephtha and Storgè.
5. Recitative Zebul But Jephtha comes. Kind Heav’n, assist our plea. O Jephtha, with an eye of pity look On thy repentant brethren in distress. Forgetful of thy wrongs, redress thy sire Thy friends, thy country in extreme despair. Jephtha I will, so please it Heav’n, and these the terms: If I command in war, the like command, Should Heav’en vouchsafe us a victorious peace, Shall still be mine. Zebul Agreed. Be witness, Heav’ns	John Lawrenson Alexander Young 5-ECO	Håvard Stensvold James Gilchrist 5-CVG
6. Air Jephtha Virtue my soul shall still embrace, Goodness shall make me great. Who builds upon this steady base Dreads no event of fate. Virtue my soul. . . da capo	Alexander Young (6-ECO) 6-ECO (6/Who-ECO) 6/Who-ECO	James Gilchrist (6-CVG) 6-CVG (6/Who-CVG) 6/Who-CVG
7. Recitative Storgè ‘Twill be a painful separation, Jephtha, To see thee harness’d for the bloody field. But ah, how trivial are a wife’s concerns When a whole nation bleeds, and grov’ling lies, Panting for liberty and life.	Helen Watts 7-ECO	Elisabeth Jansson 7-CVG
8. Air Storgè In gentle murmurs will I mourn, As mourns the mate-forsaken dove, And sighing wish thy dear return To liberty and lasting love. Exeunt.	Helen Watts (8-ECO) 8-ECO (8/And-ECO) 8/And-ECO	Elisabeth Jansson (8-CVG) 8-CVG (8/And-CVG) 8/And-CVG
Scene 3
Enter Hamor and Iphis.
9. Recitative Hamor Happy this embassy, my charming Iphis, Which once more gives thee to my longing eyes, As Cynthia, breaking from th’involving clouds On the benighted traveller. The sight Of thee, my love, drives darkness and despair. Again I live, in thy sweet smiles I live, As in thy father’s ever-watchful care Our wretched nation feels new life, new joy. Oh haste, and make my happiness complete!	Maureen Forrester 9-ECO	Marianne Kielland 9-CVG
10. Air Hamor Dull delay, in piercing anguish, Bids the faithful lover languish, While he pants for bliss in vain. Oh, with gentle smiles relieve me. Let no more false hopes deceive me, Nor vain fears inflict a pain.	Maureen Forrester (10-ECO) 10-ECO (10/Oh-ECO) 10/Oh-ECO	Marianne Kielland (10-CVG) 10-CVG (10/Oh-CVG) 10/Oh-CVG
11. Recitative Iphis Ill suits the voice of love when glory calls, And bids thee follow Jephtha to the field. There act the hero, and let rival deeds Proclaim thee worthy to be calI’d his son, And Hamor shall not want his due reward.	Reri Grist 11-ECO	Mona Julsrud 11-CVG
12. Air Iphis Take the heart you fondly gave, Lodg’d in your breast with mine. Thus with double ardour brave, Sure conquest shall be thine.	Reri Grist (12-ECO) 12-ECO (12/Thus-ECO) 12/Thus-ECO	Mona Julsrud (12-CVG) 12-CVG (12/Thus-CVG) 12/Thus-CVG
13. Recitative Hamor I go. My soul, inspir’d by thy command, Thirsts for the battle. I’m already crown’d With the victorious wreath, and thou, fair prize, More worth than fame or conquest, thou art mine.	Maureen Forrester 13-ECO	Marianne Kielland 13-CVG
14. Duet Iphis and Hamor These labours past, how happy we! How glorious will they prove, When gath’ring fruit from conquest’s tree, We deck the feast of love! These labours past. . . da capo Exeunt.	Reri Grist Maureen Forrester (14-ECO) 14/Iphis-ECO 14/Hamor-ECO	Mona Julsrud Marianne Kielland (14-CVG) 14/Iphis-CVG 14/Hamor-CVG 14/When-CVG
Scene 4
Jephtha, alone.
15. Accompagnato Jephtha What mean these doubtful fancies of the brain? Visions of joy rise in my raptur’d soul, There play awhile, and set in darksome night. Strange ardour fires my breast; my arms seem strung With tenfold vigour, and my crested helm To reach the skies. Be humble still, my soul! It is the Sp’rit of God, in whose great name I offer up my vow. If, Lord, sustain’d by Thy almighty pow’r, Ammon I drive, and his insulting bands, From these our long-uncultivated lands, And safe return a glorious conqueror, What, or whoe’er shall first salute mine eyes, Shall be forever Thine, or fall a sacrifice. ‘Tis said. [Enter Israelites.] Attend, ye chiefs, and with united voice Invoke the holy name of Israel’s God.	Alexander Young 15-ECO 15/The_Vow-ECO	James Gilchrist 15-CVG 15/The_Vow-CVG
16. Chorus of Israelites O God, behold our sore distress, Omnipotent to plague or bless! But turn thy wrath, and bless once more Thy servants, who thy name adore. Exeunt.	Amor Artis Chorale 16-ECO 16/But-ECO 16/Thy-ECO	Collegium Vocale Gent 16-CVG 16/But-CVG 16/Thy-CVG
Scene 5
Storgè, alone.
17. Recitative Storgè Some dire event hangs o’er our heads, Some woeful song we have to sing In misery extreme. O never, never Was my foreboding mind distrest before With such incessant pangs.	Helen Watts 17-ECO (cut off)	Elisabeth Jansson 17-CVG
18. Air Storgè Scenes of horror, scenes of woe, Rising from the shades below, Add new terror to the night; While in never-ceasing pain, That attends the servile chain, Joyless flow the hours of light. Scenes of horror. . . da capo	Helen Watts (18-ECO) 18-ECO 18/While-ECO	Elisabeth Jansson (18-CVG) 18-CVG (18/While)-CVG 18/While-CVG
Scene 6
Enter Iphis.
19. Recitative Iphis Say, my dear mother, whence these piercing cries That force me, like a frighted bird to fly My place of rest? Storgè For thee I fear, my child; Such ghastly dreams last night surpris’d my soul. Iphis Heed not these black illusions of the night, The mocking of unquiet slumbers, heed them not. My father, touch’d with a diviner fire, Already seems to triumph in success, Nor doubt I but Jehovah hears our pray’rs.	Reri Grist Helen Watts 19-ECO	Mona Julsrud Elisabeth Jansson 19-CVG
20. Air Iphis The smiling dawn of happy days Presents a prospect clear, And pleasing hope’s all-bright’ning rays Dispel each gloomy fear; While ev’ry charm that peace displays Makes spring-time all the year. The smiling dawn. . . da capo Exeunt.	Reri Grist (20-ECO) 20-ECO	Mona Julsrud (20-CVG) 20-CVG
Scene 7
Enter Zebul, Jephtha and Chorus.
21. Recitative Zebul Such, Jephtha, was the haughty king’s reply: No terms, but ruin, slavery and death. Jephtha Sound, then, the last alarm! And to the field, Ye sons of Israel, with intrepid hearts, Dependent on the might of IsraeI’s God.	John Lawrenson Alexander Young 21-ECO	Håvard Stensvold James Gilchrist 21-CVG
22. Chorus of Israelites When His loud voice in thunder spoke, With conscious fear the billows broke, Observant of his dread command. In vain they roll their foaming tide, Confin’d by that great pow’r, That gave them strength to roar. They now contract their boist’rous pride, And lash with idle rage the laughing strand.	Amor Artis Chorale (22-ECO) 22-ECO 22/They-ECO	Collegium Vocale Gent (22-CVG) 22-CVG 22/They-CVG
ACT TWO
Scene 1
Enter Hamor, Iphis and Chorus.
23. Recitative Hamor Glad tidings of great joy to thee, dear Iphis, And to the house of Israel I bring. Thus then, in brief. Both armies in array Of battle rang’d, our general stept forth And offer’d haughty Ammon terms of peace, Most just and righteous; these with scorn refus’d, He bade the trumpet sound. But scarce a sword Was ting’d in hostile blood, ere all around The thund’ring Heavens open’d and pour’d forth Thousands of armed cherubim, When straight our general cried: “This is thy signal, Lord, I follow Thee, and Thy bright heav’nly host.” Then rushing on proud Ammon, all aghast, He made a bloody slaughter, and pursu’d The flying foe till night bade sheathe the sword, And taste the joys of victory and peace.	Maureen Forrester 23-ECO	Marianne Kielland 23-CVG
24. Chorus of Israelites Cherub and seraphim, unbodied forms, The messengers of fate, His dread command await; Of swifter flight, and subtler frame Than lightning’s winged flame, They ride on whirlwinds, directing the storms.	Amor Artis Chorale (24-ECO) 24-ECO 24/Of-ECO 24/They-ECO	Collegium Vocale Gent (24-CVG) 24-CVG 24/Of-CVG 24/They-CVG
25. Air Hamor Up the dreadful steep ascending, While for fame and love contending, Sought I thee, my glorious prize. And now, happy in the blessing, Thee, my sweetest joy possessing, Other honours I despise. Up the dreadful steep. . . da capo	Maureen Forrester (25-ECO) 25-ECO	Marianne Kielland (25-CVG) 25-CVG
26. Recitative Iphis ‘Tis well. Haste, haste, ye maidens, and in richest robes Adorn me, like a stately bride, To meet my father in triumphant pomp. And while around the dancing banners play...	Reri Grist 26-ECO	Mona Julsrud 26-CVG
27. Air Iphis Tune the soft melodious lute, Pleasant harp and warbling flute, To sounds of rapt’rous joy; Such as on our solemn days, Singing great Jehovah’s praise, The holy choir employ. Tune the soft. . . da capo Exeunt.	Reri Grist 27-ECO	Mona Julsrud 27-CVG
Scene 2
Enter Zebul, Jephtha, Hamor and Chorus.
28. Recitative Zebul Heav’n smiles once more on His repentant people, And victory spreads wide her silver wings To soothe our sorrows with a peaceful calm.	John Lawrenson 28-ECO	Håvard Stensvold 28-CVG
29. Air Zebul Freedom now once more possessing, Peace shall spread with ev’ry blessing Triumphant joy around. Sion now no more complaining Shall, in blissful plenty reigning, Thy glorious praise resound. Freedom now. . . da capo	John Lawrenson 29-ECO (29/Sion-ECO) 29/Sion-ECO
30. Recitative Jephtha Zebul, thy deeds were valiant, Nor less thine, my Hamor; But the glory is the Lord’s.	Alexander Young 30-ECO	James Gilchrist 30-CVG
31. Air Jephtha His mighty arm, with sudden blow, Dispers’d and quell’d the haughty foe. They fell before him, as when through the sky He bids the sweeping winds in vengeance fly. His mighty arm. . . da capo	Alexander Young (31-ECO) 31-ECO (31/They-ECO) 31/They-ECO	James Gilchrist (31-CVG) 31-CVG (31/They-CVG) 31/They-CVG
32. Chorus In glory high, in might serene, He sees, moves all, unmov’d, unseen. His mighty arm, with sudden blow Dispers’d and quell’d the haughty foe.	Amor Artis Chorale 32-ECO (cut off)	Collegium Vocale Gent 32-CVG 32/His-CVG
Scene 3
33. Symphony	English Chamber Orchestra 33-ECO	Stavanger Symphony Orchestra 33-CVG
Enter Iphis, Storgè and Chorus of Virgins.
34. Recitative Iphis Hail, glorious conqueror, much lov’d father, hail! Behold thy daughter, and her virgin train, Come to salute thee with all duteous love.	Reri Grist 34-ECO	Mona Julsrud 34-CVG
35. Air Iphis Welcome as the cheerful light, Driving darkest shades of night, Welcome as the spring that rains Peace and plenty o’er the plains. Not cheerful day, Nor spring so gay, Such mighty blessings brings As peace on her triumphant wings.	Reri Grist (35-ECO) 35-ECO (35/Not-ECO) 35/Not-ECO	Mona Julsrud (35-CVG) 35-CVG
36. Chorus of Virgins Welcome thou, whose deeds conspire To provoke the warbling lyre, Welcome thou, whom God ordain’d Guardian angel of our land! Thou wert born His glorious name And great wonders to proclaim.	Amor Artis Chorale (36-ECO) 36-ECO	Collegium Vocale Gent (36-CVG) 36-CVG
37. Recitative Jephtha Horror, confusion! Harsh this music grates Upon my tasteless ears. Begone, my child, Thou hast undone thy father! Fly, begone, And leave me to the rack of wild despair! Exit Iphis.	Alexander Young 37-ECO	James Gilchrist 37-CVG
38. Air Jephtha Open thy marble jaws, O tomb, And hide me, earth, in thy dark womb, Ere I the name of father stain, And deepest woe from conquest gain. Open. . . da capo	Alexander Young (38-ECO) 38-ECO (38-ECO) 38-ECO	James Gilchrist (38-CVG) 38-CVG (38/Ere-CVG) 38/Ere-CVG
39. Recitative Zebul Why is my brother thus afflicted? Say, Why didst thou spurn thy daughter’s gratulations, And fling her from thee with unkind disdain? Jephtha O Zebul, Hamor and my dearest wife, Behold a wretched man, Thrown from the summit of presumptuous joy, Down to the lowest depth of misery. Know, then, I vow’d the first I saw should fall A victim to the living God. My daughter, Alas, it was my daughter, and she dies.	John Lawrenson Alexander Young 39-ECO	Håvard Stensvold James Gilchrist 39-CVG
40. Accompagnato Storgè First perish thou, and perish all the world! Hath Heav’n then bless’d us with this only pledge Of all our love, this one dear child, for thee To be her murderer? No, cruel man!	Helen Watts 40-ECO	Elisabeth Jansson 40-CVG
41. Air Storgè Let other creatures die? Or Heav’n, earth, seas and sky In one confusion lie, Ere in a daughter’s blood, So fair, so chaste, so good, A father’s hand’s embrued.	Helen Watts 41-ECO 41/Ere-ECO	Elisabeth Jansson 41-CVG 41/Ere-CVG
42. Recitative Hamor If such thy cruel purpose, lo, your friend Offers himself a willing sacrifice, To save the innocent and beauteous maid!	Maureen Forrester 42-ECO	Marianne Kielland 42-CVG
43. Air Hamor On me let blind mistaken zeal Her utmost rage employ. ‘Twill be a mercy there to kill Where life can taste no joy. On me. . . da capo	Maureen Forrester 43-ECO	Marianne Kielland 43-CVG
44. Quartet Zebul Oh, spare your daughter, Storgè Spare my child, Hamor My love! Jephtha Recorded stands my vow in Heav’n above. Storgè Recall the impious vow, ere ‘tis too late. Jephtha I’ll hear no more, her doom is fix’d as fate! Hamor, Zebul, Storgè And think not Heav’n delights In Moloch’s horrid rites.	John Lawrenson Helen Watts Maureen Forrester Alexander Young (44-ECO) 44-ECO	Håvard Stensvold Elisabeth Jansson Marianne Kielland James Gilchrist (44-CVG) 44-CVG
Scene 4
Enter Iphis.
45. Accompagnato Iphis Such news flies swift. I’ve heard the mournful cause Of all your sorrows. Of my father’s vow Heav’n spoke its approbation by success. Jephtha has triumph’d, Israel is free. For joys so vast too little is the price Of one poor life. But oh, accept it, Heav’n, A grateful victim, and thy blessing still Pour on my country, friends, and dearest father!	Reri Grist 45-ECO 45/For-ECO	Mona Julsrud 45-CVG 45/For-CVG
46. Air Iphis Happy they! This vital breath With content I shall resign, And not murmur or repine, Sinking in the arms of death. Happy they. . . da capo	Reri Grist 46-ECO	Mona Julsrud 46-CVG
47. Accompagnato Jephtha Deeper, and deeper still, thy goodness, child, Pierceth a father’s bleeding heart, and checks The cruel sentence on my falt’ring tongue. Oh, let me whisper it to the raging winds, Or howling deserts; for the ears of men It is too shocking. Yet have I not vow’d? And can I think the great Jehovah sleeps, Like Chemosh and such fabled deities? Ah no; Heav’n heard my thoughts, and wrote them down; It must be so. ‘Tis this that racks my brain, And pours into my breast a thousand pangs That lash me into madness. Horrid thought! My only daughter, so dear a child, Doom’d by a father! Yes, the vow is past, And Gilead hath triumph’d o’er his foes. Therefore, tomorrow’s dawn... I can no more.	Alexander Young 47-ECO	James Gilchrist 47-CVG
48. Chorus How dark, O Lord, are Thy decrees, All hid from mortal sight, All our joys to sorrow turning, And our triumphs into mourning, As the night succeeds the day. No certain bliss, No solid peace, We mortals know On earth below, Yet on this maxim still obey: “Whatever is, is right.”	Amor Artis Chorale (48-ECO) 48-ECO 48/joys-ECO 48/No-ECO 48/Yet-ECO 48/Whatever-ECO	Collegium Vocale Gent (48-CVG) 48-CVG 48/joys-CVG 48/No-CVG 48/Yet-CVG 48/Whatever-CVG
ACT THREE
Scene 1
Jephtha, Iphis, Priests and Chorus.
49. Accompagnato Jephtha Hide thou thy hated beams, O sun, in clouds And darkness, deep as is a father’s woe; A father, off’ring up his only child In vow’d return for victory and peace.	Alexander Young (49-ECO) 49-ECO 49/father-ECO	James Gilchrist (49-CVG) 49-CVG 49/Father-CVG
50. Air Jephtha Waft her, angels, through the skies, Far above yon azure plain, Glorious there, like you, to rise, There, like you, for ever reign. Waft her. . . da capo	Alexander Young (50-ECO) 50-ECO (50/Glorious-ECO) 50/Glorious-ECO	James Gilchrist (50-CVG) 50-CVG (50/Glorious-CVG) 50/Glorious-CVG
51. Recitative Iphis Ye sacred priests, whose hands ne’er yet were stain’d With human blood, why are ye thus afraid To execute my father’s will? The call of Heav’n With humble resignation I obey.	Reri Grist 51-ECO	Mona Julsrud 51-CVG
52. Air Iphis Farewell, ye limpid springs and floods, Ye flow’ry meads and leafy woods; Farewell, thou busy world where reign Short hours of joy and years of pain. Brighter scenes I seek above In the realms of peace and love.	Reri Grist (52-ECO) 52-ECO	Mona Julsrud (52-CVG) 52-CVG52/Brighter-CVG
53. Chorus of Priests Doubtful fear and rev’rent awe Strike us, Lord, while here we bow, Check’d by Thy all-sacred law, Yet commanded by the vow. Hear our pray’r in this distress, And Thy determin’d will declare.	Amor Artis Chorale 53-ECO 53/Checked-ECO 53/Hear-ECO	Collegium Vocale Gent 53-CVG 53/Checked-CVG 53/Hear-CVG
54. Symphony	English Chamber Orchestra 54-ECO	Stavanger Symphony Orchestra 54-CVG
55. Recitative Angel Rise, Jephtha, and ye rev’rend priests, withhold The slaught’rous hand. No vow can disannul The law of God, nor such was its intent When rightly scann’d; yet still shall be fulfill’d. Thy daughter, Jephtha, thou must dedicate To God, in pure and virgin state fore’er, As not an object meet for sacrifice, Else had she fall’n an holocaust to God. The Holy Sp’rit, that dictated thy vow, Bade thus explain it, and approves thy faith.	Simon Woolf 55-ECO	Elisabeth Rapp 55-CVG
56. Air Angel Happy, Iphis shalt thou live, While to thee the virgin choir Tune their harps of golden wire, And their yearly tribute give. Happy, Iphis, all thy days, Pure, angelic, virgin-state, Shalt thou live, and ages late Crown thee with immortal praise.	Simon Woolf (56-ECO) 56-ECO (56/all-ECO) 56/all-ECO	Elisabeth Rapp (56-CVG) 56-CVG (56/all-CVG) 56/all-CVG
57. Arioso Jephtha For ever blessed be Thy holy name, Lord God of Israel!	Alexander Young 57-ECO	James Gilchrist 57-CVG
58. Chorus of Priests Theme sublime of endless praise, Just and righteous are thy ways; And thy mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure.	Amor Artis Chorale 58-ECO 58/Just-ECO 58/And-ECO 58/Ever-ECO	Collegium Vocale Gent 58-CVG 58/Just-CVG 58/And-CVG 58/Ever-CVG
Scene 2
Enter Zebul, Storgè , Hamor and Chorus of Israelites.
59. Recitative Zebul Let me congratulate this happy turn, My honour’d brother, judge of Israel! Thy faith, thy courage, constancy and truth Nations shall sing, and in their just applause, All join to celebrate thy daughter’s name.	John Lawrenson 59-ECO	Håvard Stensvold 59-CVG
60. Air Zebul Laud her, all ye virgin train In glad songs of choicest strain. Ye blest angels all around, Laud her in melodious sound. Virtues that to you belong, Love and truth demand the song.	John Lawrenson 60-ECO (cut off)	Håvard Stensvold 60-CVG
61. Recitative Storgè Oh, let me fold thee in a mother’s arms, And with submissive joy, my child, Receive thy designation to the life of Heav’n.	Helen Watts 61-ECO	Elisabeth Jansson 61-CVG
62. Air Storgè Sweet as sight to the blind, Or freedom to the slave, Such joy in thee I find, Safe from the grave. Still I’m of thee possess’d, Such is kind Heav’n’s decree That hath thy parents bless’d In blessing thee.	Helen Watts (62-ECO) 62-ECO	Elisabeth Jansson (62-CVG) 62CVG
63. Recitative Hamor With transport, Iphis, I behold thy safety, But must forever mourn so dear a loss, Dear, though great Jephtha were to honour me Still with the name of son.	Maureen Forrester 63-ECO	Marianne Kielland 63-CVG
64. Air Hamor ‘Tis Heav’n’s all-ruling pow’r That checks the rising sigh; Yet let me still adore And think an angel by, While thus each charm and beauteous line With more than human lustre shine. ‘Tis Heav’n’s. . . da capo	Maureen Forrester (64-ECO) 64-ECO	Marianne Kielland (64-CVG) 64-CVG
65. Recitative Iphis My faithful Hamor, may that Providence Which gently claims or forces our submission, Direct thee to some happier choice.	Reri Grist 65-ECO	Mona Julsrud 65-CVG
66a. Air Iphis All that is in Hamor mine, Freely I to Heav’n resign. Joys triumphant crown thy days, And thy name eternal praise. Greater the bliss assign’d to me, Greater still attend on thee. Freely. . . da capo
66b. Duet and Quintet Iphis All that is in Hamor mine, Freely I to Heav’n resign. Hamor All that is in Iphis mine. Freely I to Heav’n resign Iphis Duteous to the will supreme, Still my Hamor I’ll esteem. Hamor Duteous to almighty pow’r, Still my Iphis I’ll adore. Iphis, Hamor, Storgè, Jephtha, Zebul Joys triumphant crown thy days, And thy name eternal praise.	Reri Grist Maureen Forrester Helen Watts Alexander Young John Lawrenson (66b-ECO) 66b-ECO (66b/Duteous-ECO) 66b/Duteous-ECO 66b/Joys-ECO	Mona Julsrud Marianne Kielland Elisabeth Jansson James Gilchrist Håvard Stensvold (66b-CVG) 66b-CVG (66b/Duteous-CVG) 66b/Duteous-CVG 66b/Joys-CVG
67. Chorus of Israelites Ye house of Gilead, with one voice, In blessings manifold rejoice. Freed from war’s destructive sword, Peace her plenty round shall spread, While in virtue’s path you tread; So are they blest who fear the Lord. Hallelujah. Amen.	Amor Artis Chorale 67-ECO (67/Freed-ECO) 67/Freed-ECO (67/So-ECO) 67/So-ECO 67/Hallelujah-ECO	Collegium Vocale Gent 67-CVG (67/Freed-CVG) 67/Freed-CVG (67/So-CVG) 67/So-CVG 67/Hallelujah-CVG

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Jephtha Oratorio in three acts HWV 70.
Jephtha, John Mark Ainsley, tenor.
Zebul, Michael George, bass.
Storge, Catherine Denley, mezzo-soprano.
Iphis, Christiane Oelze, soprano.
Hamor, Axel Köhler, counter tenor.
Angel, Julia Gooding, soprano.
Rias Kammerchor.
Akademie Für Alte Music Berlin,
Marcus Creed, conductor.
Published on Aug 23, 2012 by Wolfgang Amadé Mozart (audio-only, 2:40:09)