Studs interviews Rita Streich, and they discuss the meaning of some of her operas and lieds. Streich names Erna Berger and Maria Ivogun as her best teachers, and she speaks a little about her family. Studs and Streich read part of the poem, "The Nut Tree" by Robert Schuman. Streich reads a part of "Brahms Lullaby" and "Shepherd On the Rock" by Franz Schubert. She also discusses the difference between opera in her day compared to opera at the time of the interview. The musical pieces are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

Rita Streich discusses her career as a soprano singer, Mozart, composers, and classical music. Includes some speech in German.

Marilyn Horne and Henry Lewis discuss their careers, opera music, and their operatic roles. They also discuss cross-gender roles in opera and Marilyn Horne's role as Romeo in the opera "Capuleti e i Montecchi" by Vincenzo Bellini. Includes clips of Marilyn Horne singing an opera song at the beginning, an opera song by Gioachino Rossini, and a song from Charles Gounod's opera "Sapho."*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Soprano Edith Mason and Studs reminisce about the golden days of Chicago opera.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Presenting music soprano Elsa Charleston and pianist Abraham Stokman.

Interviewing soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.

Barbara Hendricks discusses her career, music education, and opera. Includes a clip of Jennie Tourel's voice.