Opera
Carlo Bergonzi (1924-2014)
Roger Flury and Des Wilson look back at the career of the great Italian tenor who as a young man had to choose between cheese-making and opera. Audio
Len Lye The Opera
Tim Dodd goes behind the scenes to talk to the creative team at the premiere season of Eve de Castro-Robinson's and Roger Horrocks's opera based on the life of the New Zealand artist. Audio
Welsh tenor Dennis O'Neill
The distinguished Welsh tenor and educator talks with Christine Argyle. Audio
Soprano Taryn Fiebig
Helpmann Award-winning Australian soprano Taryn Fiebig talks with Christine Argyle. Audio
Verdi's Il Corsaro
Based on Lord Byron's poem The Corsair, Il Corsaro is a tale of high adventure - of pirates, plunder and passion. Audio
How Will Opera Survive? (Part 4)
Panel discussion, chaired by John Drummond, on prospects for opera as viewed in and from New Zealand - with Aidan Lang, Margaret Medlyn and Garth Wilshere Audio
Warwick Fyfe
Versatile Australian baritone Warwick Fyfe talks about his operatic career with Des Wilson. Audio
Debussy at the stage door
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson discuss Debussy’s works for the musical stage, in particular his major opera 'Pelléas & Mélisande'. Audio
Versions of Fidelio
Michael Vinten looks at the various versions of Beethoven's only opera. Audio
Oscar Natzka 100
Peter Downes reviews the life and career of the great NZ bass, born 100 years ago. Audio
Capriccio and the Reich
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson discuss Richard Strauss' last opera. Audio
Elizabeth Connell
Dramatic soprano Elizabeth Connell talked with Christine Argyle in 2007. Audio
The Making of Hohepa
An audio documentary by Amelia Nurse featuring the cast and creative team working on Jenny McLeod's opera Hohepa. Video, Audio
Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007)
Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007), presented by Elric Hooper and Des Wilson. Audio
