Opera

(Déjà Review) An excellent job … sure to please the harshest of critics [RW]

A live recording of the 1881 version, with excellent sound, but vocally disappointing [DJa]

Arrestingly beautiful, sung with passion and intensity [ST]

(Déjà Review) Lively performances of three compositions which show Charpentier’s theatrical instincts [JV]

A strikingly effective, imaginative production of Strauss’s rarely seen bourgeois comedy opera [EJW]

A classic that sounds better than ever, but look elsewhere for Figaro heaven [ST]

A beautifully sung rarity which merits more revivals [RMo]

A winning first appearance of Pierre Iso’s Zémide on disc, alongside a mellow account of Rameau’s Pygmalion [CRo]

(Déjà Review) Must now be first choice for this work [MG]

(Déjà Review) A fascinating set, one that is truly thought-provoking and stimulating [CC]

An important work in Braunfels’ output, exceptionally well served in this live recording. [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Pick this one with confidence [ST]

Pristine delivers a top notch refurbishment of this classic recording [MP]

by Ralph Moore

Richard Strauss’s domestic drama powerfully reimagined by Tobias Kratzer [DHa]

This is chiefly of interest to fans of the star soprano who want a souvenir of her in this role [MP]

There is a reason why “The Golden Age of Singing” is so named here… [RMo]

A fine musical performance brings to life an act of homage to the 18th century Habsburg monarchy [CRo]

(Déjà Review) An interesting and enjoyable collection from a young singer on the crest of a wave [RJF]

by Ralph Moore

(Déjà Review) A very likeable performance [GF]

A new recording of Glass’s opera, the best yet [DHa]

A really successful recording which can’t get the better of this somewhat thorny opera [MP]

by Ralph Moore