"It contains some fine music, like the Act II quartet 'Bevo al tuo fresco sorriso,' which for sheer melodic beauty can rival any Puccini number…. But this production's worth does not rest solely on the uniqueness of its edition or on a couple of hit numbers. Indeed, Svetla Vassileva's portrayal of Magda is simply stunning, both vocally and dramatically. This Bulgarian soprano is a major star, no doubt. Russian-born Maya Dashuk also turns in fine work as Lisette…. Fabio Sartori as Ruggero is also excellent: his voice has great tonal appeal and his acting is fully convincing. The rest of the cast is strong too, and the conductor Alberto Veronesi leads the proceedings with judicious tempos and a fine sense for dramatic flow."—Classical Net