Bob Chen wrote:

>Anyone have their own favorite "happy" or "get-well" music? I'd be most
>grateful for any recommendations.

I would prescribe Rossini.  How about "L'Italiana in Algeri"? I suggest
the DG recording conducted by Abbado, with Baltsa, Raimondi and Lopardo.
It is such witty, cheerful music, and Raimondi in particular sings it
brilliantly.

Julia Werthimer <[log in to unmask]>
California, USA