The Creation, Hob.XXI,2: Pt. 2, Most Beautiful Appear

Name: The Creation, Hob.XXI,2: Pt. 2, Most Beautiful Appear
Duration: 6 min 30 s
Channel: Handel and Haydn Society
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Handel and Haydn Society, Sarah Tynan, Jeremy Ovenden, Matthew Brook & Harry Christophers

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Upcoming Concerts for Handel and Haydn Society, Sarah Tynan, Jeremy Ovenden, Matthew Brook & Harry Christophers

May
14
May 14, 2026
Zankel Hall
New
New York

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Sarah Tynan

Soprano

Handel and Haydn Society

Orchestra

Jeremy Ovenden

Tenor

Harry Christophers

Conductor

Matthew Brook

Bass-Baritone

Aisslinn Nosky

First Violin

Haydn Society Chorus and Orchestra

Choir

Period Instrument Ensemble

Orchestra

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Franz Joseph Haydn

Composer

Lyrics

Most beautiful appear, with verdure young adorn'd the gently sloping hills. Their narrow, sinuous veins distill in crystal drops the fountain fresh and bright.

In lofty circles play, and hover thro' the sky the cheerful host of birds. And as they flying whirl their glitt'ring plumes are dyed as rainbows by the sun.

See flashing thro' the deep in thronged swarms the fish a thousand ways around. Upheaved from the deep, the immense Leviathan sports on the foaming wave.

How many are thy works, O God! Who may their numbers tell? Who? O God! Who may their numbers tell?

The Lord is great, and great His might His glory lasts forever, and for evermore.

Written by: Franz Joseph Haydn