"Reviewing the original DVD release of this Zurich set, Peter Wells enjoyed the music and the performance but thought that the minimalist production added little to the effect. My own reaction is quite different; sated with clever-clever productions that shift the action in time and place ... the production and costumes are for me among the main reasons for recommending the reissue ... There are no significant weaknesses in the singing from Harnoncourt's team, nor are there any outstanding performances. Dietrich Henschel's Ulisse, as is appropriate, is the most impressive and Veselina Kasarova, statuesque as Penelope, almost matches him. The versatile Jonas Kaufmann as Telemaco, then only three years into his career, and Isabel Rey (Minerva/Amore) also well deserve the praise".