The choir, the orchestra, and the soloists in this performance all did a commenable job. I do think that the orchestra, excellent though it was, was too loud and tended to drown out the choir. The cathedral of St. Andrew is usually thought to be a wonderful acoustical venue, but to my hearing the diction of the choir was somewhat muffled. Two of the soloists were outstanding: the bass-baritone who sang Jesus' recitatives, and especially the tenor who sung the role of the evangelist and presented two arias. The soprano was so-so, and the countertenor was rather disappointing. Neither of them projected very well. Overall, though, this was a concert worth attending.
Cathedral of Saint Andrew @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The final chorale was powerful. I wish those earlier in the program had been as strong. @