Spontini

Aleksandra Kurzak is in striking form with an album of arias sung by legendary French soprano Cornélie Falcon [MC]

An interesting and enterprising recital but a question mark over the suitability of the voice for some of the material [PT]

I enjoyed some unhackneyed repertoire and the marvellous singing [GF]

Far from ideal, but on balance the best of the French versions and its appeal is enhanced by excellent sound and conducting [RMo]

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