Wagner at 200: Listen to the Complete Ring Cycle

Immerse yourself in over 14 hours of Richard Wagner's masterpiece, Der Ring des Nibelungen, courtesy of Allegro Music. Find out more about Wagner, the operas and enter our giveaway to win the complete Ring Cycle box set.

• Deborah Voigt talks Wagner
  Classical MPR asked soprano Deborah Voigt about her history performing Wagner's work, what she thinks makes the composer a special figure, how she reconciles the ugly history of his politics with the importance of his music, and much more.
• Author Will Berger? He talks Wagner, too
  Will Berger is an author and radio host whose books include Wagner Without Fear. On the occasion of Richard Wagner's 200th birthday on May 22, take a moment to enjoy a few of Berger's thoughts on what makes Wagner's music so interesting and important.
• New Classical Tracks: Music that changed the world
  It's been 100 years since the famous premiere of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps). Simon Rattle talks about its historic opening night, and the music that still packs a punch.
• Eager, humble Bruce Coppock to reassume SPCO leadership
  The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra board today is expected to re-appoint Bruce Coppock as president and CEO. Coppock previously held the spot, but left five years ago due to health issues. Now back and in good health, Coppock is challenged with repairing the damage incurred by a bitter contract dispute.
• School Spotlight: Anoka-Ramsey Guitar Ensemble
  For this week's school spotlight, get to know the Anoka-Ramsey Community College's Guitar Ensemble and hear an incredible performance of Libertango by Astor Piazzolla.
• Bobby McFerrin: Spirituals As Sung Prayers
  The one time Creative Chair with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, McFerrin is influenced by his father, Robert McFerrin Sr., a renowned operatic baritone on his new record of spirituals 'Spirityouall.'