"This production has its own greatness. It uses the cavernous height of La Scala to quite excellent effect: whether in the opening scene of massive arches for the square outside the cathedral; the use of magnificent drapes for Acciano’s palace or Arvino’s tent; or the lowered symbolic shield upon shield. And that ignores the small fortune spent on costumes for the huge chorus. All extremely stimulating and evocative.

…a twenty year younger José Carreras as Oronte. He is on top form: everything middled, excellent of diction, tone second to none and enough coloring to compete with the costumes. Cued at Oh madre mia to lead into it, La mia letizia infondere, is delivered with tear-jerking power and brings forth entirely justified roars of audience approval. There is much to enjoy."
- Robert McKechnie, Music Web International