Joseph Haydn – oratorio The Seasons


 



Oriana Kurteshi (soprano)


Juhan Tralla 


(tenor)
Lauri Vasar (basso)




Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir


Estonian National Symphony Orchestra



 



Conductor Olari Elts


 


The concert is produced by Eesti Kontsert



 


 



 


On 31 May 2009 we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death.
The Seasons, often called an idyllic oratorio is one of Haydn’s last great works, written towards the end of his creative life. There are three main characters – the old peasant Simon, his daughter Hanne and the young peasant Lukas who are all telling stories about country life in different seasons, inviting us to enjoy the beauty of nature and calling up to be greatful to the Creator. The oratorio abounds in beautiful descriptions of nature and sappy peasant scenes.