Helistened to that most ethereal of all sounds, thesong of crickets, coming in full choir upon the wind, andfancied that, ifmoonlightcould be heard, itwould sound justlike that.
With the rise of the historical-performance movement, performances of "Messiah" with 100-voice choirs and full symphony orchestras are no longer the norm, but a baroque orchestra and a small choir are no guarantee of excellence either.