David Mellor explores the recorded legacy of great artists of the past in conversation with figures from the musical world today.
Barbara Bonney , one of today's most famous sopranos, talks to David Mellor about the art of Elisabeth Schumann , whose voice and career had many parallels with her own.
Schubert Im Abendrot; Die Vbgel; Du Bist die Ruh Karl Alwin (piano)
Schumann Mondnacht ; Auftrage Karl Alwin , George Reeves (piano) Brahms Vergebliches Standchen George Reeves (piano)
Strauss Standchen ; Freundliche Vision;
Wiegenlied; Morgen!
Ivor Newton (piano), orchestra, conductor Lawrance Collingwood
Mozart Non So Piu; Deh Vieni, Non Tardar (Le Nozze di Figaro) Orchestra, conductor Lawrance Collingwood
Johann Strauss (son) Spiel' Ich die
Unschuld vom Lande (Die Fledermaus) Josef Strauss Spharenklange Vienna State Opera Orchestra, conductors Karl Alwin , Leo Rosenek
Strauss Der Rosenkavalier (excerpts)
Vienna Philharmonic, conductor Robert Heger