There is not much to say about the first complete recording for decades. 3 main and 2 supporting actor and the entire ensemble are at a level that is likely to be hard to beat at the moment. The new Orchstrierung blows with much energy the thick layer of dust from the old sounds. A recording - in contrast to the "London Cast" the same staging - offers a complete version, which is also better staffed with Ricky Martin as Che and Michael Cerveris as Peron (Phillip Quast fans will forgive) zuir in the closet of every lover of musicals should include "basic equipment".