"The first chorus, climaxing with the phrase 'Let there be light' was simply thrilling, with the singers of the Oratorio Society rising over the orchestra in a powerful surge of sound."

"Throughout, conductor and OSNY musical director Kent Tritle drew virtuosity and dramatic flair from chorus and orchestra, both of which were in top form.”

"It was a pleasure to hear the Oratorio Society’s splendid performance of Mozart’s beguiling arrangement under Mr. Tritle."

"What mattered most, of course, was the fine music-making."

"The chorus of nearly 200 voices sounded rich and full-bodied but never forced, and won the biggest, and deserved, ovation."

"a beautifully blended, thoroughly unified sound"

"the sheer energy of the society’s sound had an enveloping fervor"

"As I have learned to expect from the acclaimed OSNY, choral blend was outstanding."

"Most important, with Mr. Tritle at the helm, quality and quantity are equal."