The Creation (Haydn) soprano represent Adam and Eve. The first public performance was held in Vienna at the old Burgtheater on 19 March 1799. The oratorio was published with the text in German and English in 1800. Haydn was inspired to write a large oratorio during his visits to England in 1791–1792 and 1794–1795, when he heard oratorios of George Frideric Handel performed by large forces. It is likely that Haydn wanted to try to achieve results of comparable weight, using the musical language of the mature classical style. Among the Handel works Haydn heard was "Israel in Egypt", which includes various episodes
Music of the Spheres (Doctor Who) Music of the Spheres (Doctor Who) "Music of the Spheres" is an interactive mini-episode of the British science fiction television series "Doctor Who" that premiered at the Royal Albert Hall in London before the Intermission of the "Doctor Who" Prom on 27 July 2008, for which it was especially made. The "Doctor Who" Prom, including the audio for "Music of the Spheres", was broadcast simultaneously on BBC Radio 3. "Music of the Spheres" was shown on the official BBC "Doctor Who" website during the interval and the concert itself was filmed for later broadcast on BBC One on 1 January