Doesn't seem to be a thread so far, so I thought I'd start one.
In 14 days, I'm getting the full ring cycle on DVD for my birthday.
I have never watched or listened to a full Wagner opera, but I'm sure I will love the ring cycle. It's just the kind of massive epic fantasy that promises an amazing thing, and Wagner had the follow-through to develop it completely and massively. Unless I hate it, and then I"ll be very sad
But with Wagner, you know the music will be good....
I feel like from what I've heard and the people I"ve talked to, it's the Star Wars / Lord of the Rings / Star Trek of music.
Anyways, so, since I know little about it yet (except somewhat of the plot, the characters, and I've listened to a two hour commentary on the motifs) does anyone else like, have a favorite opera from the Ring, part, etc. so I can look out for them as I'm watching?
My girlfriend and I (I sometimes force her to watch opera, much to her displeasure) are considering a 15 hour snack-filled Ring marathon.