1990—Leonard Bernstein-B

A—Ky—Broad, majestic, unhurried, soaring

A—Ch—Arleen Auger; angelic, unaffected beginning & end, becoming slightly strident and meaningful in middle

A—Gl—Joyous, vigorous, brisk, if not the cleanest articulation

B—LT—Frederica von Stade; Operatic, staid, doesn’t hear orchestra having fun

A—Gr—Severe, churchy, broad

A—DD—Good battle, circling & eyeing each other, then harmonious

A—QT—Jagged, painful, anguished, despite slightly faster tempo

A—Qu—Good voices individually & together; they’re having fun

A—JC—Same

A—CSS—Clear, crisp voice entrances; good climactic cadence

A—Cr—Stately, regal, slow; striding rather than galloping, but makes it work; no chickens

A—Et—Arleen Auger; gentle, tender, intimate; 1 to 1 love song; pace just a tich too fast to be dreamy; great cadenza; close second to McNair

A—S—Rafter-rattling, no holds barred, except brass hold back

A—H—Bright, jolly; quite fast, but chorus can handle itA—B—Shortest; exuberant, really happy to be together; legato strings at B

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