Mary, the guy I wanted two hours with was Bert. You're welcome to Don!

I'm afraid I too fit into that category of loving to hear exciting voices, but never having been able to sit through a full opera. I'm still open though. What's the best one for a middle aged neophyte to start with? If I get the CD is that useful, or do I wait until the Toronto Opera Company puts it on.

Two questions: How's Ben Heppner regarded internationally, and who was the guy singing the Lanza stuff in the Australian film?

Rick