Incorporating archive footage of performances from the last 100 years, director Enrique Sanchez Lansch's documentary traces the history of Berlin's famous opera house. The film features contributions from Karan Armstrong, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, René Kollo and Christa Ludwig, amongst others.

Mezzo soprano Christa Ludwig performs Schubert's 'Die Winterreise' song cycle accompanied by pianist Charles Spencer. Also included is a master class led by Ludwig, focusing on the works of Mozart.