Excellent choruses; one of best overall
A—Ky—Broad, noble, churchy; I like the emphasis of the orchestral bass line;
A—Ch—Carolyn Sampson; gentle, angelic, intimate, soaring; excellent
A—Gl—Exuberant, rafter-rattling; crisp melismas; just the right amount of timpani
A—LT—Olivia Vermeulen; vigorous orchestral introduction; good tavern song, lacking just a little bounce and flirtiness
A—Gr—Hymnlike, reverent
A—DD—Initial tension, good battle; good use of different timbres; something about the orchestra actually enhances this, commenting between phrases;
A—QT—Voices hymnlike, organlike, but tragic, painful, dignified; good stagger, indignation
A—Qu—Shortest; bright, engaged, enthusiastic conversations; wonderful ensemble
A—JC—Same
A—CSS—Clear, upbeat, energetic, driving; crisp melismas; good climactic cadence
A—Cr—Broad, noble, more flowing than galloping; chickens at 2
A—Et—Carolyn Sampson; gentle, intimate, unhurried; articulations almost silent (contrast Hierdeis in Hempfling); just a slight edge on high notes
A—S—Joyous, assertive; good brass;
A—H—Uplifting, rousing, brisk; clear entrances and melismas
A—B—Jolly, engaged, good eye contact; happy family conversations; bass is particularly effective; semi-detached strings at B