... Which has its five stars deserves really honest. Everything is down a bit bigger - from the orchestra. Very "breitwandiger" classic sound, fits beautifully into action. The leading roles are occupied awarded: Michael Crawford is a very nice "owned" Phantom, although he is not timbre as dark as Peter Hofmann in Hamburg recording. He is often supported by the mix when it comes to spiteful laughter or his voice off, you can really imagine the mysterious voice from the wings - sometimes that's but a little too bold. Sarah Brightman sings a wonderful Christine and Steve Barton is a very good Raoul with an open, clear voice. If a recording of the phantom you MUST have this they would.