In this episode of 'Classics Unlocked', Graham Abbott talks about one of the most monumental works of art ever to come from the mind of man: Richard Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'.

This episode of Classics Unlocked featured the following recording:

WAGNER: Der Ring des Nibelungen

Sir Georg Solti, conductor

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna State Opera Chorus

Decca Classics 478 8370 (17-CD)