Donizetti

(Déjà Review) A distinguished cast in a strong production [RMK]

A fine production of one Donizetti’s strongest operas [RWe]

A marvellous reminder of one of the best voices on record [DJa]

Some good singing in this bel canto gem; pity about the pathetic set and non-production [RJF]

A lively and rewarding collection of 19th century song [MP]

by Ralph Moore

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]

The elixir of love conquers all [PH]

(Déjà Review) Strictly for opera addicts interested in how it used to be done [RJF]

An enjoyable debut aria collection from Kévin Amiel [MC]

A classy production of an unfamiliar opera with a more than respectable cast of singers [MP]

A pleasing, generally very well sung performance of what remains essentially second-rank Donizetti but one with some rewarding passages [RMo]

by Alan George

Alfred battles with the Danes and the lack of star-quality singers in this slightly disappointing release [MP]

(Déjà Review) A simply gorgeous selection of songs [CC]

This latest addition to the rather meagre discography of Lucie de Lammermoor will leave no one feeling shortchanged [GF]

A thoroughly enjoyable, beautifully sung outing for this rarely heard version of Donizetti’s masterpiece [RMo]

No masterwork but an interesting find reawakened after two centuries [GF]

A thrilling programme and a valuable calling card for the art of Eleonora Buratto [GF]

Committed, full-throated bel canto singing – but it must be measured against formidable competition [RMo]

(Déjà Review) All lovers of the bel canto genre will want to add this well-packaged and presented performance to their collection [RJF]

The cast as a whole makes this the best set so far [GF]

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