"The performance by the largely Australian cast is characterized by dramatic urgency and absolute commitment. While they may not have the polish and consistency of the soloists on the Archiv recording under Marc Minkowski, they sing with more naturalness and expressive freedom ... Tenor Paul Agnew, in the title role, is especially compelling in his tonal purity, musicality, and dramatic urgency, and his "Lieux funestes" is a real show-stopper. The sound of the live recording is clean and natural and creates a good sense of theatrical space".