This is one of the great opera houses, and great o...

This is one of the great opera houses, and great opera companies, of the world. I've been coming here for more than 20 years and am still amazed by the quality of the performances. Yes, there are occasional times that aren't as good as others but in general, in my experience, opera here is as good as anywhere in the world. This week's Wagner 'Ring Cycle' is a case in point.