Great Mozart Opera Recordings

The list author says:
	"Sung with great character, conducted with elan; the continuo playing is a particular delight. The recording also wears its age (1955, stereo) very well."

The list author says:
	"Better sung, conducted, played and recorded than any other recording of this opera, in my opinion; and that includes Gardiner's"

The list author says:
	"Neither old-fashioned on the one hand, nor played on period instruments on the other, this early 70s recording still makes powerful claims to be the best general recording of this work."

The list author says:
	"A sparkling period-instrument performance; attractively sung and conducted."

The list author says:
	"Bohm's first two recordings, and Karajan's 50s recording might feature more characterful singing, but this blows them away for orchestral sound and the dynamism of Mackerras's exciting interpretation"

The list author says:
	"The best of the period instrument Magic Flutes, in my opinion"

The list author says:
	"Recorded in 1936. Both in terms of style and sound quality this has aged very well, with the exception of the modern piano continuo. An enduring recording, all the same."

The list author says:
	"I still think this is better than any of its more recently recorded rivals."

The list author says:
	"1955 stereo, somewhat thin-sounding (possibly transferred from vinyl test pressings?), featuring a savagely cut score - and yet, and yet, I prefer it to Bohm's later, more celebrated EMI recording."

The list author says:
	"The Beecham magic usually rubbed off on his Mozart recordings, and this is certainly no exception."