Just catching up on the issues that I didn't get a
chance to read.  Saw Simon's note on titling the
recording of H ndel's "Semele" (a great opera, by the
way).  I agree with wanting to invest the time to get
as much information on the disc as possible...it truly
adds to one's enjoyment (I remember sitting with the
LP jacket in hand, refering back constantly to the
list of titles...this is easier).  Investing the time
in titling (especially in classical music) is
definitely worth it.  Unfortunately, there seemed to
be a propensity for long-winded titles in the Baroque
era.  

I have found that a compromise is sometimes needed. 
For instance, reducing the illipses from 3 to 2, may
just give you the needed bytes; or using slash marks
instead.  Also, if necessary, I eliminate the
recitative and list only the following aria (again,
not as useful in recording Baroque music where the
recitative is more prevalent, and far more important
than in 19th century opera).  

In any case, I am with you in your desire to see
longer titles displayed.  It's really annoying not to
be able to see the entire title at a glance.  

James


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