Bob Kasenchak wrote:

>I also hear the Herreweghe is good but I don't know it as well.  The
>opening chorus, should, as you say, convince anyone that this grand work
>is worth getting to know intimately.

Bob, get the Herreweghe and treat yourself to the best.

That opening chorus is a great beginning to the work, although the
introduction to the chorus is my personal measuring stick for a superb
performance.  Herreweghe's introduction is loaded with pent-up drive,
fantastic flow and anticipation.  Compare it with Gardiner; it's as if
he is just doing a run-through vs.  Herreweghe.

Don Satz
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