The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square visited Columbus for the first time in 21 years when they kicked off their summer tour at Nationwide Arena tonight. The visit was ardently received by thousands of listeners who flocked to the arena to hear their favorite sacred and traditional songs.
The choir’s technique is flawless, and its performance style clean, devoid of artifice and deeply American. Although it performs a primarily sacred repertoire, some of the strongest moments were from traditional and American songbook selections.