1892-1948
' Yours is the most beautiful and soulful voice I know,' wrote the composer Franz Lehar describing one of the most celebrated tenors of the century.
In the week of the 25th anniversary of the death of Richard Tauber , DAVID MARCH reads from the memoirs of his Widow DIANA NAPIER TAUBER , with narration compiled and read by ALAN BLYTH.
' Richard had a rare charm of personality,' wrote his widow, ' and an infectious zeal for every part he played.'
Some of these famous roles are Illustrated by gramophone records -' You are mv heart's delight,' operatic arias by Mozart and Bizet, and operetta. Producer KEITH HORNER