Music Director of The Royal Opera, Antonio Pappano, introduces the music from Suor Angelica, the second opera in Puccini's Il Trittico. With pianist Susanna Stranders and soprano Julie Unwin.

Antonio Pappano, Music Director for the Royal Opera House, introduces Il tabarro as part of Puccini's triptych.

David McVicar, Director for Die Zauberflöte and others from the creative team behind the making and staging of the opera discuss their roles in the production.

An excerpt from Verdi's Rigoletto with subtitles.

An introduction to Verdi's popular opera Rigoletto, an important and regular production as part of the Royal Opera's repertoire.

Bryn Terfel, bass-baritone and Simon Keenleyside, baritone with The Royal Opera, discuss their experience playing the role of Don Giovanni with other contributors such as Francesca Zambello who directed the production.

Katie Van Kooten, Soprano, talks about singing the role of Mimi in Puccini's opera La bohème.

Warwick Thompson, writer and broadcaster, talks through the story and characters of the 'spaghetti western' La Fanciulla del West.

Gina Boaks, ex-music library manager for the Royal Opera House, talks through the opera Turandot, discussing the plot and characters in detail.

John Deathridge, Professor at Kings College, London, discusses Wagner's opera Lohengrin from the narrative, characters and meaning behind the emotive score.