"To say that he is the most acclaimed countertenor of the day, perhaps the best ever, is to understate his achievement. He is simply a great..."The New York Times
"Mehta gives an unforgettable, powerhouse performance in the title role. A ballsy, risk-taking singer, he flings coloratura about like weaponry and pushes himself to his limits..."Tim Ashley, The Guardian
"Thompson is robustly expressive throughout his role… He is deeply moving in his first aria (the famous Dove sei) and in his gorgeous duet with Paulin,..."The Times - Kevin Bazzana