Roger Flury
Remembering conductor Warwick Braithwaite
Roger Flury looks back at the career of New Zealand-born conductor Warwick Brathwaite, who died 50 years ago this year. Audio
Montserrat Caballé (1933-2018)
Roger Flury and Des Wilson look at the life and music of the Spanish soprano, winner of the Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award 2007. Video, Audio
Kathleen Ferrier (1912-1953)
Roger Flury and Des Wilson discuss the much-loved British contralto's career. Video, Audio
Pavarotti in Perspective
Roger Flury and Des Wilson reflect on the stellar career of the Italian tenor. Video, Audio
Lisa Della Casa (1919-2012)
Tribute to soprano Lisa Della Casa by Roger Flury and Des Wilson. Video, Audio
Galina Vishnevskaya - A Tribute
Roger Flury and Des Wilson discuss the extraordinary life and career of the Russian soprano who survived childhood poverty, disease, the siege of Leningrad, political persecution and even exile to… Audio
Dame Joan Sutherland (1926-2010)
The extraordinary voice and career of the Australian soprano known as La Stupenda. Audio
Roger Flury
Just before returning to the UK after 40 years in New Zealand, Roger Flury (music librarian, historian and broadcaster) spoke with Des Wilson. Audio
Carlo Bergonzi (1924-2014)
Roger Flury and Des Wilson look back at the career of the great Italian tenor who as a young man had to choose between cheese-making and opera. Audio
Risë Stevens (1913-2013)
The glamorous American mezzo-soprano lived almost 100 years. Roger Flury & Des Wilson review her career on the opera stage and in the movies. Audio
Roger Flury
Curator of Music at Alexander Turnbull Library talks about Lilburn Research Fellowship and how to apply. Audio
Puccini on Disc
Roger Flury discusses his new book on Puccini's discography with Des Wilson. Audio
Puccini on Disc
Roger Flury talks with Des Wilson about his new book Giacomo Puccini - a discography. Audio
Enrico Caruso (1873-1921)
Roger Flury profiles the life and career of a legendary tenor. Audio
Adrienne Simpson Obituary
Roger Flury looks at the life of NZ broadcaster, author, musicologist and opera expert who passed away last weekend. Audio
Review: Teddy Tahu Rhodes
Roger Flury reviews last Friday night's NZSO performance featuring NZ baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes. Audio
Birgit Nilsson (1918-2005)
Roger Flury and Des Wilson look at the life and career of the legendary Swedish soprano. Audio