"There is tremendous vitality in this reading, which is clear from the overture where the boisterous scurrying immediately establishes a credible theatrical charge. Einar Nørby is ever the stage animal as Henrik, Leander's valet, and richly characterful, whilst Thyge Thygesen, as Leander, sounds plausibly youthful and vibrant. Comic scenes can fall flat in broadcasts but not here ... The heroine Leonore is played by Ruth Guldbæk ... and her finely focused soprano adds significantly to the success of the performance ... Once again, the orchestra, its chorus and the inspirational Grøndahl, who never seems to have conducted with anything less than full conviction, bring the music powerfully to life. There is memorable music-making to be heard here and production standards prove to be just as fine ... This production remains something of a triumph".