Playing,now! Cd 1,of this set. The Markevitch is the best recording;but this one is in stereo;and you don't get the,intrusion,of a narrator! (Not that it bothers me!) This set has attracted,some criticism;but I think it's very enjoyable. Teresa Berganza;may be a bit old,as has been suggested (!) but I think she sounds lovely!

It's nice to have some dialogue (as does the,Markevitch). This issue has a nice fat booklet and libretto.
