I'm very interested in the new SACD Gluck "Orfeo" on DG with Marc
Minokowsi (sp), but what's the ratio of good melodies vs.  speak-singing
with scandalized harpsichord interjections--otherwise known as recitative?

Verdi's "Falstaff" is also out on LSO Live SACD with Colin Davis, (will
we get Grimes in SACD next???), but I've read its rather 'restrained'
Verdi--are there *any* big moments?

John Smyth
Sac, CA