I don't understand the many recordings out there that do not treat Gilbert & Sullivan operettas with the care that they deserve. The recordings of most G&S out there tend to have uneven or subpar singing and/or unintelligible enunciation, even if they follow in the footsteps of the O'Doyle Company. This version of Yoemen of the Guard, with world class conductor and singers, has excellent singing, beautiful orchestra, chorus that is full of energy and together, stereo sound with real depth, and as an added bonus, the dialogue! Sir Marriner's tempo is just right in most places, and most singer sings with passion, especially Kurt Streit. All Gilbert and Sullivan operettas should receive a treatment like this!