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A boldly dramatic performance which has the feel of a major event about it [MP]

A superbly persuasive recording of Tippett’s most difficult opera [MP]

A pleasant hour of music basking in a warmly resonant recording [MP]

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

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

A fine tribute to the late conductor which currently has the field to itself on CD [MP]

A buttoned–up attempt to transfer verismo opera to Poland, simply misses the point [MP]

A premiere recording that is mainly of interest to Opera Seria completionists [MP]

There are a few winners here, but no consistency [MP]

This illuminating performance is worth investigating [MP]

A ravishing debut album that heralds a great future for this artist [MP]

Donizetti sung boldly, but not always stylishly [MP]

Rousset and his team breathe new life into what is now the top choice recording for Spontini’s greatest opera [MP]

A splendid memento of a magnificent production, despite too many cuts having been inflicted on the score [MP]

This includes a handful of important compositions that provide a deeply touching experience [MP]

A feast of gorgeous singing and despite a few odd inclusions, his legions of fans will love it [MP]

A French baroque opera exhumed in a tasteful and satisfying first recording [MP]

A winner in almost every respect featuring a new edition with an entire Act of previously unperformed music [MP]

An offbeat concept produces a very rewarding album [MP]

A classic staging and superlative cast return to the catalogue, newly minted on Blu-ray [MP]

Rousset’s lively new version of Psyché offers the listener much pleasure [MP]

A fine achievement all around [MP]

In vocal terms this is arguably the finest complete recording of Aïda in the catalogue, in a sterling new transfer [MP]

A first video release of Bellini’s early work features some attractive singing and an elegant, if quirky, production [MP]