Donald Satz wrote: >Chandos. Although I don't think much of this "sing it in English" business, >it must be very popular. It's not new if it's the Mackerras. I have three recordings of this opera, and Mackerras may be my favorite. Not just because I like operas in English but I think Mackerras really brings this piece alive. Jilek is the general recommendation. He's more "authentic" but the piece blooms more in Mackerras's hands, and Chandos has better sound. It has more of a feeling of a show or musical, and in this particular opera, that is not a slight. Roger Hecht