An instrumental chorale melody is present in the opening chorus.

The opening chorus is based on verse 14 of the gospel.

The opening chorus presents the image of eternal heavenly flame.

The opening chorus is fine but I don't care for the rest.

The girls are heard singing the opening chorus in the distance.

The opening chorus is about a council of the gods.

The opening chorus is in a major key and displays continuous dynamic musical movement.

In 1939, the opening chorus notes played on vibraphone became the official call sign of Soviet radio.

The opening chorus is based on Psalm 104:27-28, directly related to the reading.

The dramatic conflicts are made more gripping right from the opening chorus.