Bizet

An altogether outstanding record of a thrilling event [TH]

A pleasing concert that will almost certainly cheer you up [MMB]

An 80-CD centenary salute to Marriner, with (or without) his ASMF [JW]

A pleasant romp through the realm of French patriotic music and beyond [MP]

The most authentically French recording of Carmen from the stereo era [MP]

A wonderfully entertaining programme with some real treats [RCh}

A fine performance of an oddball Bizet curiosity, but Mozart’s orchestration and vocal variety are sorely missed [MZ]

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

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

(Déjà Review) A great evening at the opera, crowned by Grace Bumbry’s great performance of Carmen [CH]

Pianist Valentin Malinin impresses with his technical ability, but with mixed musical results [LW]