Director Martin Kušej is best known to British opera audiences for his controversial (and boo-inducing) Idomeneo at Covent Garden in 2014. His approach to Forza is a little fussy, but really no more daft than the opera’s own sprawling plot, which throws dramatic unity to the winds. ... The reason why this production provoked so much excitement, however, and the best reason for picking up this DVD, is that Munich had managed to assemble the finest Verdi cast available to sing the opera. It is crowned by a magnificent Leonora from Anja Harteros, perhaps the best thing she has done on disc. Her rich, creamy tone makes her just about perfect for Verdi’s great lyric roles. Her voice has the technique to conquer the tessitura and the size to make it sound effortless, filling the role like the wind filling sails.  Simon Thompson (Recording of the Month)