A Handel masterpiece from Greek forces springs a welcome surprise We’re lucky enough to be having rather a clutch of important Handel recordings emerge at...

A Handel masterpiece from Greek forces springs a welcome surprise

We’re lucky enough to be having rather a clutch of important Handel recordings emerge at the moment. This latest is the first recording to use the version of Tamerlano performed at its premiere. And George Patras’s Greek forces do the opera proud. In a real ensemble achievement, Nicholas Spanos is outstanding in the title-role, surmounting the vocal hurdles with ease.

-- Gramophone [2/2008]