Videos

A musically splendid new video production of Delibes’s opera can do little to mask the more unsavoury aspects of the story [PCG]

“La favorite” is well served in a complete new edition, well sung and staged [RWe]

A conflation of opera and ballet, well-staged and performed, more than a seasonal song-and-dance show [RWe]

More than just a souvenir of a fine recital [DC]

Three impressive lead singers in a remarkably innovative staging which leaves the historic context far behind [RWe]

A very fine orchestra and pianist in a concert of some distinction [RWe]

Dame Janet Baker’s unparalleled stage performance of Orfeo makes a triumphant return to the catalogues [PCG]

A long awaited cycle that is ultimately disappointing [LD]

A musically outstanding but unusual production of Rossini’s splendid opera [RWe]

Three hours of enlightenment and entertainment [ZT]

Impressive and likely to remain unchallenged for a very long time [MP]

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]