1993—Neville Marriner-R

A—Ky—Assertive, broad, dignified cry to the heavens

A—Ch—Kiri te Kanawa; operatic, dramatic

A—Gl—Vigorous, assertive, joyous

A—LT—Anne Sophie von Otter; tavern song; bouncy, saucy

A—Gr—Broad, severe, churchy

A—DD—Good battle between differently timbred voices

A—QT—Most successful of the too-fast performances so far; stagger and at least discomfort, if not pain, preserved

A—Qu—Jolly, upbeat; good blending of voices

A—JC—Same

A—CSS—Lively, upbeat; crisp voice entrances; terrific climactic cadence

A—Cr—Galloping, jolly, vibrant; excellent balance of chorus & orchestra; chickens only at 2

A—Et—Kiri te Kanawa; languid, dreamy; sweetly operatic; lovely voice, a little shrill on high notes

A—S—Rafter-rattling, dignified, churchy

A—H—Shortest; crisp, vibrant voices calling to each otherA—B—True attaca transition from ”Hosanna”; voices good individually (especially bass, who makes the most of his part) & together; happy family song; detached strings at B

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