13 March 2019 (Wed), 19:00 Mikhailovsky Classical Ballet and Opera Theatre (established 1833) - Opera Pyotr Tchaikovsky "Eugene Onegin" (lyric scenes in three acts). Stage Director - Vasily Barkhatov
Running time: 3 hours 25 minutes (till 22:25)
The performance has 2 intermissions
Schedule for Pyotr Tchaikovsky "Eugene Onegin" (lyric scenes in three acts). Stage Director - Vasily Barkhatov 2022
Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky Set Designer: Zinovy Margolin Lighting Designer: Damir Ismagilov Artistic Director: Vladimir Stolpovskikh Costume Designer: Maria Danilova Principal Chorus Master: Vladimir Stolpovskikh Stage Director: Vasily Barkhatov
Orchestra: Mikhailovsky Symphony Orchestra Opera company: Mikhailovsky Opera
Opera in 3 acts
Performed in Russian with synchronised English supertitles
World premiere: 17 March 1879, Maly Theatre, Moscow, Russia
Premiere in Russia: 13 November 1982 Kirov Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Leningrad
Premiere of this production: 26 October 2012, Mikhailovsky theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia
Libretto by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Konstantin Shilovsky after the novel in verse by Alexander Pushkin
Synopsis
Scene 1
The village. The LarinsЎЇ neighbour Lensky, OlgaЎЇs suitor, suddenly arrives with his friend Onegin ЎЄ a young man, who has recently come from the capital. The arrival of the new visitor perturbs the LarinsЎЇ life. The new guest is welcomed with interest. Onegin discredits LenskyЎЇs choice of fiancЁ¦e. Tatiana is deeply moved by her meeting with Onegin.
Scene 2
At night. Seeing TatianaЎЇs confusion, the Nanny tries to distract and comfort her. When sheЎЇs alone, Tatiana writes a letter to Onegin. She thinks him to be her only one. At dawn, Tatiana asks the Nanny to deliver the letter to Onegin.
Scene 3
Tatiana anxiously awaits a response to her confession. Onegin arrives. HeЎЇs moved by TatianaЎЇs sincerity, but canЎЇt return her affection. Tatiana is shocked. She hears him out with deep sadness.
Scene 4
TatianaЎЇs name day. Lensky has persuaded his friend to come to the Larins, but everything there irritates and bores Onegin. He decides to hurt Lensky and starts courting Olga ostentatiously. Lensky is angered by OneginЎЇs behaviour; a quarrel breaks out. Attention of the mob makes Lensky challenge Onegin to a duel.
Scene 5
The duel. Lensky is waiting for Onegin. HeЎЇs thinking about life with anguish and pain. Onegin is late; he doesnЎЇt want to bring the conflict to end. Former friends doubt their decision. But itЎЇs too late and their escape routes are cut off. A shot is heard. Lensky falls dead.
Scene 6
Ceremonial reception of Gremin and his wife. After a long absence, Onegin returns to city life and meets Tatiana. She is married to Gremin and is the centre of attention. Onegin is astonished by TatianaЎЇs transformation. Gripped by memories he decides to secure a meeting with her.
Scene 7
Onegin has secured a meeting with Tatiana. His speech is full of remorse. Tatiana recalls their first meeting. She is still in love with him, but her decision is final. She asks Onegin to leave her.
Schedule for Pyotr Tchaikovsky "Eugene Onegin" (lyric scenes in three acts). Stage Director - Vasily Barkhatov 2022
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