‘The Choral’ Review: Ralph Fiennes Conducts a Sweet-Sounding but Gently Rebellious Anti-War Oratorio

“God Save the King” has never been the loveliest or most melodic of national anthems, and its somewhat chiding, aggressive tenor is brought to the fore early in “The Choral.” Upon delivery of some good news from the front in the grim midst of the First World War, an English village choir’s lusty, spontaneous rendition […]