Best recording of this oratorio
This oratorio is excellent. From a musical viewpoint, the orchestration, vocal work, and overall technics of this work are superbly done. In the spiritual sense, this oratorio manages to get the real feel of the Creation. You can see God's awesome works being performed before your eyes. When the final chorus is sung you leave with a greater sense of God and power.
One piece that is very well sung and is particularly uplifting is the hymn of thanks and praise to God which Adam and Eve sing. One thing I like about this work is that the fall of man into sin is not included. The Creation is the Creation, and we don't have to think of sin being in the world.
The soloists are some of the finest in the world, and robert Shaw is at his best with another superb recording.
I rate this five stars!

rapturous
Beautiful performance of an inspiring work. Solo and chorus voices clear; harmonious blend with orchestra. A great listening pleasure.

a disappointment
This is OK, the Robert Shaw Chorale has it's usual homogenized sound, but there is a certain bite or excitement that I think is missing. Also, as a general rule, I am never totally satisfied with translations.

Mensa... whatever
This recording has been regarded as "required listening" for choral musicians and directors. I doubt we will find better choral singing of this piece in our lifetimes. You should have heard it LIVE! To "Mensa Girl," why did you need a recording to help you learn this piece? You are "Mensa," after all.

Excellent!
A wonderful interpretation of Haydn's masterpiece - the descriptive language, beautiful solos, and engaging choruses all come together to paint a glorious picture of God's handiwork. I have heard this in the original German but as an English speaker prefer this English translation because of the amazing association between the words and the music.