Max Richter

Composer Max Richter introduces SUM, a new opera based on the cult book by David Eagleman. Interviewed by Sara Mohr-Pietsch. Andy Massey (piano), Caroline MacPhie (soprano), Rupert Enticknap (counter tenor), Damian Thantrey (baritone).

Insights - SUM - interview with Max Richter

Director Robert Carsen introduces his new production of Verdi's Falstaff. A co-production between the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and La Scala, Milan.

Insights - Falstaff - an introduction with Robert Carsen

Susanna Stranders introduces the music the Dvorak's opera, Rusalka. With Celine Byrne singing the title role.

Insights - Rusalka - a musical introduction to the opera 

Simon O'Neill

Simon O'Neill, tenor, plays Walther von Stolzing in Wagner’s Die Meistersinger. He discusses playing this huge role, the characters and the challenge of performing in a Wagner’s opera.

Insights - Die Meistersinger - interview with Simon O'Neill

Kevin Rainey presents an audio introduction to Puccini's triptych.

Insights - Il Trittico

Opera historian Sarah Lenton introduces David McVicar's production of Die Zauberflöte at a pre-performance talk.

Insights - Die Zauberflöte

Professor Roger Parker, Verdi expert and writer, talks about the historical background, the structure of the opera and also the characters in Verdi's Don Carlo.

Insights - Don Carlo

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