Quality opera recordings at budget prices . . .

The list author says:
	"This is one of my three favourite recordings of this beautiful opera.  The others are Christie's (B000005EDK) and Jacobs' (B00008NF42)."

The list author says:
	"Purcell was undoubtedly influenced by Blow's masterpiece, which was ahead of it's time - especially the stunning final act, which can be considered progressive even in today."

The list author says:
	"This semi-opera deserves more frequent staging (with dialogue).  Try "The Fairy Queen" as well (B0000E5P9A/B000063TRK)."

The list author says:
	"A delightful little English masque/opera.  Try Galliard's "Pan and Syrinx" too (B0008ENHVW)."

The list author says:
	"With Della Jones, Robert Lloyd, Norma Burrowes and Anthoney Rolfe-Johnson!"

The list author says:
	"I'd sooner recommend the Minkowski (B00005YVOR) despite it's relative expense because it's simply one of the most wonderful Handel recordings available."

The list author says:
	"Varied and highly engaging (catchy) arias, electric conducting/playing and recitatives.  Dramatically taut, and sung with great conviction.  Try "Rinaldo" (B000E0VNZW) and "Imeneo" (B00011MK5G) too."

The list author says:
	"Fabulous."

The list author says:
	"A mock opera.  Try "The Ephesian Matron", an operetta by Dibdin, too (B000002ZRO)."

The list author says:
	"Lynne Dawson is especially lovely in this.  And though I'm not normally a fan of Hogwood's conducting, the orchestral sound is wonderful.  Try "The Magic Flute" too (B0007SK9MO)."

The list author says:
	"Marvellous.  Also try "The Elixir of Love" by Donizetti (B00000K2FF)."

The list author says:
	"Try it with Leyla Gencer in the title role too (B000EQ5Q4A)."

The list author says:
	"Unique, attractive, touching."

The list author says:
	"Spellbinding.  A forgotten masterpiece of English opera.  You'll be quite taken by surprise.  Try Lloyd's "Iernin" also (B0000049NR)."

The list author says:
	"Two fun little chamber operas.  Also try Vaughan Williams' far more serious "Riders to the Sea" (B00000DOCY)."

The list author says:
	"Wow!  This deserves regular staging.  Ravishing, buoyant, fun."

The list author says:
	"Witty libretto with music to match.  Try "Ruth" too.  Try Walton's "The Bear" as well (B000000ATW/B00004YU8J)."

The list author says:
	"A highly effective setting of a disturbing tale by Byron based on a true story."

The list author says:
	"Excellent.  Try Dove's hilarioys "Flight" too (B0001XLVXG)."