Puccini

The soloist shines in this live recital; the technical side of things is disappointing [MP]

A classic recording, which captures the spirit of the opera superbly [GPu]

This latest version of the perennial favourite is dramatically convincing, if not always quite adequate vocally [DJa]

A very special collection of lieder, opera and operetta from one of the great post-war sopranos [DBe]

(Déjà Review) A dramatic and engaging performance [DBe]

An impressive, if not vocally perfect, recital from an experienced Puccini singer [DJa]

Tebaldi’s best Minnie, well-partnered, too – but in mono [RMo]

The greatest soprano of our age in recital from the stage of the Met [PH]

A succession of Romantic, richly scored melodies, exhibiting typically seductive Puccinian tropes [RMo]

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

I’d be willing to stay up all night to hear her [RMo]

There is a reason why “The Golden Age of Singing” is so named here… [RMo]

An attractive collection of Puccini’s non-operatic juvenilia, performed in spirited fashion [RMo]

(Déjà Review) One of the greatest opera recordings of all time! [GF]

An enjoyable debut aria collection from Kévin Amiel [MC]

Once again, Pristine breathes new life into two established and indispensable recital classics [RMo]

A rare misfire in Decca’s hugely impressive opera back-catalogue [LD]

Much here is vivid and compelling, especially with Pristine’s enhanced sound, but for me de Sabata prevails [RMo]

As satisfying an account of the youthful Puccini’s first success as one could wish to encounter [RMo]

An important Tosca from Deutsche Grammophon [PH]

The best Tosca released in the past half-century [GF]

Quite similar recordings, both with many but different strengths, so difficult to choose between [RMo]

A thrilling live performance, worth hearing, if not the last word in Nilsson/Corelli versions of Turandot [PT]

This complements but does not replace Opus Arte’s 2018 filmed performance [RWe]