A—Ky—Broad, formal, reverent A—Ch—Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz; operatic, meaningful, lots of vibrato A—Gl—Joyous, exuberant; chorus just a little muddy in runs A—LT—Anne Sofie von Otter; folklike, secular; singer & orchestra both restrained, serious; more a maypole than …
B—Ky—Formal, restrained, a little lackluster A—Ch—Bonney; heartfelt, meaningful B—Gl—Majestic, uplifting, still a little flat; lacks punch A—LT—Auger; Vocalise; lovely intonation, but no personality; orchestra smooth, unassertive; nobody having fun here A—Gr—Smooth, integrated, churchy, lacks energy …
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 …
Probably R A—Ky—Flowing, solemn, portentous; soaring voices, assertive orchestra A—Ch—Audrey Michael; sweetly meaningful, a little pretentious A—Gl—Bright, crisp voices; good dynamic contrast and orchestral balance A—LT—Bernarda Fink; fun, flirty, though holds back just a bit …
A—Ky—Solemn, assertive, crisp; strings so detached, they’re almost staccato B—Ch—Barbara Hendricks; operatic, meaningful, emotionally distant A—Gl—Unhurried, drags a little; good, crisp voices, good dynamic contrast B—LT—Pamela Coburn; operatic, showy, doesn’t notice orchestra having a good …
A—Ky—Clear, clean; assertive voice entrances; good balance with orchestra A—Ch—Barbara Schlick; lightly operatic, bordering on meaningful A—Gl—Joyous, upbeat; chorus have clear, assertive entrances, handle rapid runs well A—LT—Monika Frimmer; Light, carefree, like a Maypole dance; …
Probably R A—Ky—Solemn, reverent; clear voices, good balance with orchestra A—Ch—Barbara Schlick; gentle, angelic, with minimal affectation A—Gl—Joyous, upbeat; good articulation in sopranos, not so much tenors A—LT—Mechthild Georg; lightly operatic, with smooth, serious orchestra …
Probably R A—Ky—Broad, hymnlike, reverent A—Ch—Kathleen Battle; mostly gentle, angelic, bordering on meaningful at times B—Gl—Drags a little; slightly wooden; voices slightly muddled B—LT—Lella Cuberli; operatic, serious A—Gr—Serious, reverent; doesn’t drag, despite being longest A—DD—Smooth, …
A—Ky—Reverent, sober; good balance of singers and orchestra A—Ch—Arleen Auger; vocalise; lovely, detached A—Gl—Joyous, exuberant; crisp, assertive voices A—LT—Lynne Dawson; Frothy, bright tavern song; lacks punch, doesn’t really notice the oboe echoing her in middle …
A—Ky—Solemn, reverent; clear, assertive voices B—Ch—Felicity Lott; Sweet, ethereal start, turning “meaningful” in high parts, with much dramatic slowing A—Gl—Broad, exuberant A—LT—Della Jones; Orchestra sets a jolly tone; singer almost has a good time with …