Jocelyn Pook's soccer opera "Ingerland"

Strikers, Sweepers, and Symphonies

Soundcheck | Jul 1, 2010

In this week’s installment of our five-part series Music of the World Cup, we’ll hear how “the beautiful game” has inspired classical composers and musicians, including a look at a new soccer opera. Plus: live music from the Brooklyn dream-pop trio School of Seven Bells.

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