'More moving and enchanting than any other "Magic Flute"' Michael Tanner
Mozart
The Magic Flute
Günther Groissböck, Alex Esposito, Salmir Pirgu, Detlef Roth, Albina Shagimuratova, Genia Kühmeier; La Scala Theatre Orchestra & Chorus/Roland Böer; dir. William Kentridge (La Scala Theatre, Milan, 2011)
Opus Arte DVD: OA 1066 D (NTSC system; dts 5.1; 16.9 picture format)
Blu-ray: OA BD7099 D (1080i HD; dts Master Audio HD; 16:9 picture format) 160 mins
For a full review, pick up a copy of the April issue of BBC Music Magazine