This is a great opera, and probably the best recording out there, but it is not flawless. Considering the scale of the opera, however (over 70 characters and a fairly large chorus too!) this is a great recording and well worth getting. That said, there are a one or two roles that could have used better casting (though I imagine it would have been financially inhibitive to get perfect singers for every single role). The audio quality is not perfect, clearly being taken off of an LP, though for that, it is not bad audio quality either. Overall, I would recommend this recording and hope for an even better one to be made in the future.