Videos

A superbly realised version of Tchaikovsky’s essentially domestic opera avoids any elements of tragic inflation [PCG]

A first video release of a rare Schreker opera deserves a heartfelt welcome [PCG]

(Déjà Review) Truly magical – the ideal family Christmas present [IL]

This superb version shows the work to be better than its reputation [RWe]

Well received when launched, with good singing and staging, this problematic production treats the title role unsympathetically [RWe]

A refreshing survey of the Beethoven symphonies from Zubin Mehta [GT]

An enjoyable production of Humperdinck’s King’s Children, beautifully performed in effective modern staging [EJW]

A musically and emotionally intense opera by a composer at the peak of his career [EJW]

Powerful performances, but spare and drab staging [LW]

A staging of French baroque opera at its finest [MP]

The singing doesn’t quite match the wonderful staging [DJB]

A superior reissue of Peter Hall’s other superlative Britten production from Glyndebourne [PCG]

A welcome release, but with one important shortcoming [MP]

A superb performance of a work Karajan often conducted, with fine soloists [RWe]

A well-performed Stravinsky masterpiece, and a related work by Pizzetti [RWe]

The superb Asmik Grigorian sings all three female leads in the generally impressive performances from the 2022 Salzburg Festival [RWe]

A worthwhile supplement to more conventional productions [RMay]

This highly-praised Royal Ballet production intrigues and delights [RMay]

A worthwhile effort is sadly – but seriously – flawed [RMay]

An unmatchable and irreplaceable video makes a welcome return to the catalogues [PCG]

Sir Bryn Terfel triumphs in Mussorgsky’s original vision of his conscience-stricken Tsar [PCG]

A revealing documentary sheds light on a superstar career [RMay]

A delightfully entertaining modern take on Rossini brings overtones of Fellini to the action [PCG]

A radical feminist staging for a very well-sung account of Handel’s late masterpiece [RWe]