“Norman Lebrecht interviews one of the finest lieder singers of his generation. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau talks candidly about his time in Hitler Youth and as a prisoner of war in Italy where he gave his first recitals; his legendary recordings of song cycles with Gerald Moore, working with prominent conductors Klemperer and Szell and his views on music and singers today.” 

For an enjoyable interview with NO rancour or disrespect – listen here