Wagner's Ring: World's Most Divisive Art Work

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
For some opera buffs, Wagner's four-part "Ring Cycle" is the ultimate stage epic. Detractors argue that it's long, tedious and bombastic. As the Metropolitan Opera kicks off its signature production of the "Ring" this week, we present a Soundcheck Smackdown debate on the monster cycle. Also: the English indie band Bloc Party joins us to share "Intimacy," the group's latest album of danceable post-punk rock.

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