Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano, Gerald Finley, Bass-Baritone and Jose Cura, Tenor, Artists from The Royal Opera company explain what they think makes a singer and why.

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 Carlos.

Gerald Finley, Bass-Baritone and Leah-Marian Jones, Mezzo Soprano of The Royal Opera talk about their training and how it s different for every singer.

Vasko Vassilev, Concert Master for the Royal Opera House Orchestra talks about his role as Concert Master and how he is leader of the orchestra as a soloist.

Bryn Terfel, Bass-Baritone with The Royal Opera, answers some frequently asked questions about opera.

Kostas Smoriginas and Anita Watson talk about their roles and experience as a Jette Parker Young Artist and how this programme will lead to many more opportunities as an opera singer.

Gerald Finley talks about life as a Baritone. What a Tenor is and the roles and characters he has performed.

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

Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano, Gerald Finley, Bass-Baritone, Alfie Boe, Tenor and Jose Cura, Tenor with the Royal Opera, discuss how they look after work with their voices.

Artists and other people who work at the Royal Opera House recall funny stories from their time working at the Opera House.