Wagner

A fine Dutchman whose focus is firmly centred upon Lise Davidsen’s radiant Senta [RMo]

A tribute to a great and versatile conductor containing some superb and some less successful performances [RMo]

A tour de force from the leading dramatic soprano of the modern age [PH]

These remarkable discs have been hard to track down so it is wonderful to have them collected together and to hear Etsuko Hirose’s dazzling pianism [RCh]

A specialist but intriguing release showing a great conductor working, as it were, off the beaten track [JQ]

A mixed bag of operatic performances from La Fenice contains some unexpected riches, but the choice of repertoire is unusual [PCG]

An interesting and eclectic collection showcasing Thomas Jensen’s manifest conductorial gifts [RMo]

After 64 years this recording remains a major contender despite a couple of flaws in the casting [MP]

Callas’ voice restored for a film score; if you love her voice, maybe this is one for you [KT]

A great orchestra pays its tribute to a much loved conductor [PH]

I cannot make a convincing case for this double set of live recordings conducted by Otmar Suitner [MC]

All Wagnerians should consider this 1956 live Bayreuth Götterdämmerung [SB]

Further excellent performances and transfers in this ongoing series [PSt]

Once again, I find myself questioning the validity and purpose of such arrangements [RMo]

A stunning new high resolution transfer of this classic recording [MP]

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

The best new Parsifal recording since Kubelik [SSc]

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]

This third instalment of the Knappertsbusch Ring will not disappoint enthusiasts [SB]

An excellent souvenir [RWe]

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

A profile of the singer Günther Groissböck – no revelations, but there’s always the voice [ST]

This second instalment of Knappertsbusch’s 1956 Ring is very acceptable [SB]

Superlative singing whose impact is somewhat compromised by the disappointingly cavernous mono sound [RMo]