I also just played the Offertorio from Reiner's 1960 recording of the Verdi and it was interesting to hear how much more Jussi Bjoerling makes of the tenor part than Rolando Villazon. Furthermore, good though Anja Harteros is in Pappano's recording, the singing of Leontyne Price for Reiner is on another level again. I must listen to the Reiner in its entirety again soon.
Now listening to some Handel, beautifully performed under the baton of Harry Christophers and beautifully recorded by Chandos.