'Bruce Ford shows off the breathtaking agility and lucent, steadfastness of his upper register as does the redoubtable Della Jones, whose bravura coloratura skills are put to thrilling use.'

'Good team-work... is matched by individual excellence. Yvonne Kenny as Palmide displays a voice... in gleaming condition. Diana Montague, a mezzo Armando, sails through the fearsome role. Della Jones is delightfully stylish as Felicia...

Most striking of all is the young tenor Bruce Ford, vigorous and elegant as Adriano. When required he is bitingly dramatic yet like the ladies he is technically adept enough to take the florid writing easily...

Il crociato may prove the key to Meyerbeer for many who have so far felt locked out.'