Deryk Barker wrote:

>I think the Abravanel suffers from one of the oddest balances I've ever
>heard.

I would agree with that, and haven't yet heard it on cd myself.  The
recording holds a special place in my heart though as I studied voice with
Jeannine Crader, one of the soloists on that recordng for several years.
I still consider her to be the most effective teacher with whom I have ever
worked.  She is a great singer.

Kevin Sutton