Eric wrote:

>If Naxos ever releases the 1942 Met Don Giovanni with Walter conducting,
>Pinza, Kipnis, Bampton, Novotna and Biu Sayao, DO NOT MISS.  This
>performance has been available I think via Myto and other reissue labels
>and is the one by which I judge any others.  ...

It is available.  It is great. I would also recommend The Tails of Hoffman
in the historical series for BOTH singing and conducting. The sound is OK
on both - given we're talking about air checks in the 30's. I also saw a
review of Rosenkavelier in the new Gramophone which recommended it only
for L Lehmann's great performance

John J Kregarman