Upon reading Ralph Moore's recent review of Beecham's classic '59 recording of Handel's old warhorse in its Pristine remastering, I immediately dug out my dusty RCA copy. I'm glad I never got rid of it, and I'm completely satisfied with the sound, so I'll hold off the considerable coin needed for Pristine for now. The solo singing is simply stupendous! Vickers rings out gloriously. The others too sing with a sureness that has almost disappeared. If only we could field this sort of talented quartet today! Thanks Ralph for reminding me of the great merits of this set.