Tchaikovsky: The Enchantress (complete opera recorded in 2022) BLU-RAY

"…the fine German mezzo Claudia Mahnke makes a strong impression as a woman as obsessed with her husband as he is with Kuma. Canadian baritone Iain MacNeil is wonderful as the Prince. His brilliant top register is firmly joined to a sturdy middle register that never wobbles and is full of colour". © 2024 American Record Guide

"With a star in the lead role like Asmik Grigorian, it is logical that the focus should be on the performance of this intelligent and technically accomplished soprano, who, knowing the style and being comfortable throughout the extensive performance, is the undisputed winner. Of the rest of the cast, both Claudia Mahnke and Iain McNeil are convincing in their darker facets as the villains of the story. Valentin Urypin's direction is outstanding, underlining the dramatic contrasts of an opera that lasts more than three hours and yet is absolutely engaging." © 2024 Ritmo

"Discover one of Tchaikovsky's least-known, least-performed mature operas in a fine production from Frankfurt Opera.

Grigorian really does have a special way with Tchaikovsky's heroines…and here exudes the charisma essential to bring Kuma to life, her nuanced acting allied to a voice that encompasses both strength and fragility.

The rest of the cast is uniformly strong. Young Canadian baritone Iain MacNeil sings with great vocal warmth as Nikita… Claudia Mahnke's dark mezzo makes for a striking Princess.". © 2024 Gramophone