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I like the way Pavarotti is clearly "stuff equality, I will show I am the best" and Domingo's like "I'm not letting you get away with that, I'll give Carreras a nudge".

I recommend the Pearl Fishers-the best duet for two men ever.

My favourite opera has to be Marriage of Figaro. Very fond of La Traviata too. Un Ballo In Masquera with the wonderful Leontyne Price in the lead role is also a precious one to me.

This year, I have been getting to grips with The Ring Cycle, the Barenboim recording on CD in the car, and the Karajan/Berlin Phil on vinyl.

When you are in the mood, there is no better art form than opera. Arguably the zenith of Western cultural achievement.

Ah, subtitles...