Of these, McVeagh comments favourably on his lavish orchestration and innovative use of leitmotifs, but less favourably on the qualities of his chosen texts and the patchiness of his inspiration.
Delas, McVeagh comenta favorablemente a orquestración e un uso innovador dos leitmotivs, mais fala de maneira menos eloxiosa das cualidades dos textos elixidos e a irregularidade da súa inspiración.