I’m quite fond of both of them, but have only sung Verdi. The tenor lead in the Kyrie gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. Also the Salva Me and Hostias.
I have never sung Verdi but had progressed in my training to the point where my range (I am a bass) had expanded to the point that it was possible to give a good account of Verdi’s music. Had to quit training because of a new job.
Ah...one of these days I will get back to it.