Diva

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Peggy Reynolds presents a history of the diva, from the earliest opera stars of the bel canto to recent megastars of popular music. In an age when the term celebrity is attached to some staggeringly minor talents, she takes a look at what makes a real star and turns a singer into an iconic figure for a whole generation.
With broadcaster Paul Gambaccini, opera director John Copley and music lecturer Richard Witts.

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Radio 4

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20061224

With broadcaster Paul Gambaccini, opera director John Copley and music lecturer Richard Witts.

Episodes

First Broadcast	Comments
20061224
20061224	Peggy Reynolds presents a history of the diva, from the earliest opera stars of the bel canto to recent megastars of popular music. In an age when the term celebrity is attached to some staggeringly minor talents, she takes a look at what makes a real star and turns a singer into an iconic figure for a whole generation. With broadcaster Paul Gambaccini, opera director John Copley and music lecturer Richard Witts.

First
Broadcast

Comments

20061224

With broadcaster Paul Gambaccini, opera director John Copley and music lecturer Richard Witts.