New hardbound study scores based on the musical text in the Haydn Complete Edition. Each volume contains a preface in three languages reflecting the latest in scholarly research and a critical report with key information concerning the sources and textual criticism.

In honor of the bicentenary of Joseph Hayden's death; Henle published these very affordable study scores of all of his oratorios; following the musical text in the Haydn Complete Edition; but have also collected them together in a slipcase. Aside from the musical text; each volume contains a preface in three languages reflecting the latest in scholarly research and a critical report with key information concerning the sources and textual criticism. These study editions are a feast for the eyes and have been produced with long-term use in mind. All in all a total of almost 2;000 pages of Henle Urtext filled with oratorio artistry – Henle's gift to the world of music!

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