‘The more attentively one listens, the more rewarding this score becomes.  One hangs more upon words and music, upon melody which so faithfully illumines feeling.  The vocal ornament is used for communication, not display; there is a purpose in everything Leppard has written.  He conducts a glowing interpretation.  In short, Ormindo is a revelation, and one of the most exciting things that Glyndebourne has done.’
The Financial Times (Andrew Porter)