Des Wilson
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
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson look at the life and work of GBS and in particular his views on music. Part 2: The Perfect Wagnerite, literary slanging matches and My Fair Lady. Audio
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson look at the life and work of GBS and in particular his views on music. Audio
Risë Stevens (1913-2013)
The glamorous American mezzo-soprano lived almost 100 years. Roger Flury & Des Wilson review her career on the opera stage and in the movies. Audio
Candide: Too Much Genius
A look at Leonard Bernstein's 20th century musical presented by Elric Hooper & Des Wilson. Audio
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Elric Hooper talks to Des Wilson about how this famous composer was once maligned. Audio
Leoš Janáček (1854-1928)
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson look at the composer's life and works. 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
Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884)
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson chat about this nationalist Czech composer. Audio
Puccini on Disc
Roger Flury discusses his new book on Puccini's discography with Des Wilson. Audio
Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson discuss the life of this famous opera composer, Gaetano Donizetti. Audio
Capriccio and the Reich
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson discuss Richard Strauss' last opera. Audio
Medea
Medea - Elric Hooper and Des Wilson discuss this frightening character from Greek legend. Audio
Appointment with Warwick Fyfe
Warwick Fyfe. The Australian baritone talks with Des Wilson. Audio
Puccini on Disc
Roger Flury talks with Des Wilson about his new book Giacomo Puccini - a discography. Audio
Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007)
Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007), presented by Elric Hooper and Des Wilson. Audio
Salome
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson discuss the popularity of the story of Salome, between about 1870 and 1920, and the many resulting works of art including Strauss's shocking opera. Audio
Reeling In the Years for 14 October 2008
Des Wilson takes you through the top ten in 1957. Audio
Carmen
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson take us through the story and music of Bizet's classic opera. Video, Audio
Birgit Nilsson (1918-2005)
Roger Flury and Des Wilson look at the life and career of the legendary Swedish soprano. Audio