"Editor's choice: It's a moving document in many ways ... German director Tobias Kratzer's production received mixed reviews ... With a second viewing on screen, though, it proves more effective and coherent, with Rhodri Huw's video direction revealing a great deal of telling detail ... There's still plenty of focus on the main characters, though, not least with Davidsen's wonderful Leonore, touchingly acted and superbly sung, her voice sound gloriously rich and youthful both at full power and in moments of tenderness. It's a magnificent performance. But Philip is outstanding too. His Florestan is technically supreme, his tenor firm and controlled ... For a musically excellent Fidelio married to a thought-provoking, challenging production, this can be safely recommended".