Both artists favor tight ensembles, although that commonality doesn't quite explain this odd double bill.
Rigorously tight ensemble has always been a hallmark of this production, and it remains so, sometimes almost to a fault.
For a performance with seven castchanges, this was a remarkably tight ensemble.
This is a tight and intelligent ensemble.
They might have given needed weight to the opening Allegro if his orchestra had played with tighter ensemble.
Judged against the orchestra's modest impression made here three years ago, Sunday evening's performance was the work of a tighter and more confident ensemble.
Go for the concise originality and the tight ensemble acting, if not for the beer.
Matters of tight ensemble were left to take care of themselves (though they often didn't).
But their tight, swinging ensemble playing is infectious.
Slightly tighter ensemble would have solidified the piece, but the effort made on Wednesday was admirable.