After an extraordinary career at Covent Garden spanning over 50 years, Dame Monica Mason steps down as Artistic Director, The Royal Ballet this summer. Join Alan Titchmarsh as she shares her memories as a dancer, teacher and administrator.

Professor Roger Parker from King's College, London explains how Verdi's Otello was created

Mozart specialist Professor Cliff Eisen and librettist Amanda Holden discuss the life of Lorenzo da Ponte, Mozart's librettist for three of his most famous operas, Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Così fan Tutte. Interviewed by Christopher Cook

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 of the Royal Opera House explains what he does as a conductor and how he works with the orchestra and the Royal Opera singers often at the same time.

Alessandro Corbelli, Baritone, and Christopher Cook discuss Alessandro's many performances and highlights of his career.

Jane Henschel, Soprano, discusses her journey to becoming a singer and the many highlights of her career.

Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano, Jose Cura, Tenor, Vasko Vassilev, Concert Master, Gerald Finley, Bass-Baritone, Alfie Boe, Tenor and Maria Cleva, Language Coach talk about singing and working at the Royal Opera House and what it means to them.

Alfie Boe talks about life as a Tenor. What a Tenor is and the roles and characters he has performed.

Joyce DiDonato talks about life as a Mezzo-Soprano. What a Mezzo-Soprano is and the roles and characters she has performed.