Leoncavallo

A captivating album of arias on a courtesan theme [MC]

A vital and compelling celebration of Roberto Alagna’s 60th birthday [GF]

A fascinating disc as it gives us an opportunity to appreciate the wider aspects of Mantovani’s art [RH]

A pleasure to hear Björling in these excellent Pristine transfers, even if these two roles are not amongst his greatest [PT]

Remarkable sonic restoration, almost recreation, and a must for Verismo opera lovers [EJW]

Another transfer of the 1938 Serenade to Music and miscellaneous songs from the 16 singers [JW]

This important historical document must be judged on its own terms [JF]

A disk for all lovers of melodious music with substance; a happy mix, superbly played [GF]

A survey by Ralph Moore

A timely issue to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Caruso’s birth [GF]

Melodious salon pieces with some attractive and impish surprises [RCh]

An all-round excellent effort to document a forgotten opera that likely won’t be returning to the stage anytime soon [MP]