Aug 15th, 2008 · William Berger, author of Puccini Without Excuses, sizes up two new and very different recordings of the composer's best-known opera. Berger says the beauty of Bohème lies in the little details of the characters' lives.
May 29th, 2008 · The mere mention of Richard Wagner's name can be a lightning rod for controversy. Wagner the man was a scoundrel, but his music was far ahead of its time. Wagner biographer William Berger joins NPR's Lisa Simeone for an overview of the artist and his groundbreaking music.
May 29th, 2008 · Feeling left out when the conversation turns to... Wagner? Get to know the controversial composer's stunning music with help from William Berger, author of Wagner Without Fear.