Summary: On January 23, 1962, the BBC produced a program called “Prima Donna: A Meeting with an Opera Star”. Introduced by Alastair Selway, the 84-year-old Scottish soprano Mary Garden spoke with Madeau Stewart on subjects such as when to stop and retire, creating the role of Mélisande, advice for beginning singers, the role of Carmen, teaching, sopranos Nellie Melba, Luisa Tetrazzini, working with Richard Strauss and Jules Massenet. The listener will hear excerpts from Louise and Carmen.
