Videos

Not a perfect Giselle – but still good to have [RMay]

This complements but does not replace Opus Arte’s 2018 filmed performance [RWe]

(Déjà Review) A very welcome DVD release of one of English National Opera’s finer achievements [JL]

A fine presentation of Boito’s unjustly neglected opera [WK]

Very high musical standards are let down by a disappointing production [MP]

A Lieder masterclass, seen and heard from the best seat in the Musikverein [RWe]

A mixed bag of operatic performances from La Fenice contains some unexpected riches, but the choice of repertoire is unusual [PCG]

A strong cast is sabotaged by a pointless production which is visually distracting in the extreme [MP]

(Déjà Review) A cinematographic representation helped by the stunning sets and Mula’s Mimi [RJF]

An extravagant, gothic horror funfest from beginning to end [MP]

The closest recorded representation of the full operatic experience [MG]

The whole production is effective both visually and dramatically [RJF]

Blomstedt leads a distinguished Nielsen Fifth; the Brahms is less memorable [JQ]

Langgaard’s richly iconoclastic opera undermined and subverted by an over-rich iconoclastic staging [PCG]

A valuable Penderecki rediscovery undermined by problems of preparation and presentation [PCG]

A ravishing Verklärte Nacht, but a lacklustre Alpensinfonie [ST]

(Déjà Review) A moving film about a very great Soviet musician [JL]

Yuja Wang displays her virtuosity and versatility [LW]

A profile of the singer Günther Groissböck – no revelations, but there’s always the voice [ST]

No masterpiece, but a well-performed and welcome addition to filmed Donizetti [RMay]

(Déjà Review) Mackerras conducts with love and understanding. The pacing is ideal, and the music’s lyrical intensity is experienced at every stage [TB]

(Déjà Review) If you come to terms with some controversial aspects, you could be watching one of the finest all-round operatic performances you will ever see [JL]

A fine production of a neglected work, not quite Adriana Lecouvreur melodically, but a feast for admirers of Italian opera [EJW]

(Déjà Review) Certainly an item to add to your collection, both for the visuals and the splendid performance [KS]