Hidden Potential?
This sounds like it might be exquisite, but the samples are noisy and distorted, like the CD was recorded in a wind tunnel. Occasional high end spikes reveal clear, bright tone in the choir and orchestra. The tempos are wonderful -- crisp and driven. And everyone involved sounds thrilled and grateful to be performing a masterwork that most bands tackle almost resentfully these days. Nevertheless, I can't recommend it without knowing whether the samples are representative of the actual recording when other samples sound just fine.