This masterful Oratorio by Joseph Haydn celebrates the Creation of the world as described in the Book of Genesis. The vocal score, with its beautiful harmonies and intricate melodies, is a testament to Haydn's musical genius, and it has remained a popular work to this day. This book is an essential read for music lovers and those interested in the development of classical music. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.