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The conductor and period instrument pioneer reflects on two of Berlioz' great operas. 

In common with Satyagraha, the core of Mozart's Enlightenment opera is forgiveness: versatile opera director Strassberger discusses his forthcoming LA production and how he gets the best from his singers.

Karina Canellakis on her love for her job and why the music education of young children is so important.

As Sir Mark Elder prepares to conduct La Damnation de Faust, he reflects on the nature of the work and it is that makes Berlioz sound like Berlioz.

Percussion virtuoso Martin Grubinger talks about his love for Bernstein, his current projects and how we need more women to take up percussion. 

Ahead of productions of Katya Kabanova opening shortly in the UK at the Royal Opera, Opera North and Scottish Opera, the three sopranos taking on the title role examine the opera. 

Stuart Skelton explores Wagner's shattering song cycle and draws the parallels with Tristan und Isolde.

Sally Beamish on women composers and on how her daughter's viola gave her back her performing voice.

The distinguished baritone recalls his Lieder training, how his interpretations have developed and what his operatic work has brought to the concert platform. 

Ahead of his concert with the Philharmonia Orchestra, Peter Eötvös talks about his musical influences and inspirations.

Eclectic composer and performer Anna Meredith talks to Bachtrack about her composition process and her most recent work. 

The American baritone shares his passion for American Song and how important it is for young people to find their own identification through music.

The American mezzo shares her experiences of singing Mahler's emotional song collection and how important it is to tell the story in a truthful way.

The young French mezzo discusses Ravel's Shéhérazade, and reflects on the art of song and her approach to recitals. 

During rehearsals for his production of The Queen of Spades at the Royal Opera, Norwegian director Stefan Herheim reflects on his art, his frustrations with the industry and his impending move to Vienna.

We speak to Paul Epstein, Senior Vice President at the Leonard Bernstein Office and longtime friend of the composer, to find out what's behind the success of the Bernstein's centennial.

Birthday interview reveals leading cellist's constant fear of memory lapse

Our December dancer is the great Carlos Acosta, whose unique journey and extraordinary career continue with Acosta Danza, and many other projects. 

Kosky discusses the nature of opera houses and their audiences: La Scala, La Monnaie, Covent Garden, the advice he gave to ENO – and why he was kicked off the lawn at Glyndebourne.

In this first part of a two part interview, one of the world's most acclaimed opera directors explains his craft: why it starts and ends with the music.