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).

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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, 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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