Ms. Johnson sings with gleaming tone and enormous sound that is never forced.

The chorus, which has a lot to do in this work, sang with robust tone and energy.

John Duykers sang the Doctor with strong but somewhat covered tone.

She sings with agile coloratura technique and bright, youthful tone.

But to sing those songs with just pure tone is inartistic.

Still, he sang with full-bodied Italianate passion, warm, rich tone and clarion top notes.

Karl Dent sang the tenor solos with strong, handsome tone.

No doubt they were, and he sang it with ringing tone but expressive caution.

The choruses, male and female, sang with full and enthusiastic tone.

Mr. Daniels, urged on by an audience full of supporters, sang with beautiful tone and urgency.