The CREATION, an oratorio by Joseph Haydn, is a musical setting of the biblical CREATION story. It was first performed in 1798 and is considered one of Haydn's most popular works. The CREATION is written for three vocal soloists, a four-part choir, and a large orchestra. It is divided into three parts, each of which tells a different part of the CREATION story. The work is known for its dramatic and powerful music, which captures the grandeur of the CREATION story.