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A fine cast of singers are thrown out to sea by a pointless, dismal production [MP]

(Déjà Review) A moving, compelling document regarding some of this unique composer’s finest music [GPJ]

Some good performances do little to redeem this drab, even absurd production of Meistersinger [LW]

Not distinguished or consistent enough to rank alongside the best cycles [JQ]

(Déjà Review) This well sung performance in traditional sets and costumes will provide much enjoyment [RJF]

(Déjà Review) James’ story in Britten’s setting emerges magnificently [CC]

The singing is especially good from some impressive young singers but the staging… [MP]

(Déjà Review) Excellent performances of these great works [PSh]

A Wagner production from hell to be avoided at all possible costs [PCG]

A beautifully filmed concert with a surprising programme [WH]

(Déjà Review) One of the finest scores ever written for television [GSD]

A fine starter pack for exploring top-notch live ballet on film [RWe]

A strong musical performance hampered by the directors’ silly concept and by technical issues with the sound [ST]

An altogether outstanding record of a thrilling event [TH]

A pleasing concert that will almost certainly cheer you up [MMB]

A superb fusion of singing, music and stagecraft [AOz]

(Déjà Review) Worth the price for Guleghina’s Abigaille [RJF]

Good singing and lighting do not outweigh poor orchestral playing and perverse staging [SB]

Laurent Pelly’s production has matured with age and Brownlee gives the performance of his career in the title role [MP]

Vocal riches in a depressingly hyperactive production that is devoid of amusement [MP]

Rossini standards held high in a new production of The Lady of the Lake [PCG]

Frederick Ashton’s pioneering ballet returns to Covent Garden in a brand new production [RMay]

The staging will divide opinion, but watch, listen, and let the performers convince you [WH]

A highly imaginative rendition of Prokofiev’s ballet in Ashton’s timeless choreography [RC]