Loch Lomond

Listen to the following three examples. Then, based on the overall performance of the piece, comment back with which performance was the strongest (and why), and which performance you felt needed refinement (and why).

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Example #2
Example #3

Domine Deus

Listen to the following three examples. Then, based on the overall piece, comment back with which performance was the strongest (and why) and which you felt needed more refinement (and why).

Example #1
Example #2
Example #3

Musicks Empire

Comment back your anwers to the following two questions:
1. What stands out to you in this particular recording?
2. Where in the piece do you hear the music mirroring the text most clearly (word painting)? What does the choir do to make that clear to you as a listener?