Thomas Cooley's "Elegantly Nuanced" Singing Essential to the Success of Christmas Oratorio

“As the Evangelist, tenor Thomas Cooley threaded the proceedings together with his elegantly nuanced singing. Solid throughout, Cooley’s voice reached into the cavernous hall with great ease. His role was essential to the nature of the story and he certainly understood the assignment.... In the aria “Frohe Hirten” Cooley shifted to a lovely legato that floated into the space. Filled with motion and a joyful frolic, he brought true vision to the joyfulness expressed by the shepherds.... Cooley set the stage for the full-bodied singing from the voices of the consort.” Read the full review from freelance writer Patrick D. McCoy below.