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

A modern day setting where two girls discuss a man called Don Giovanni and his story.

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

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

Toby Spence introduces Cenerentola and talks about the historical background, the characters and narrative behind Rossini's opera.

Director Francesca Zambello introduces the opera Cherevichki and talks about the historical background, the characters and narrative.

Janet McTear, Actress, introduces the opera Iphigeine and talks about the historical background, the characters and narrative.

Rory Bremner introduces the opera Tosca with historical references and the background to one of Puccini's most well know works.