Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin (2013)
A landmark Metropolitan Opera production of Tchaikovsky's timeless opera, featuring Anna Netrebko and directed by Deborah Warner.
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin - Movie Information
- Original Title: Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Gary Halvorson, Deborah Warner et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Music, Drama
- Runtime: 2h 53m
- Original Language: Russian
- Spoken Languages: Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 5, 2013 (United Kingdom)
- Alternative Titles: Eugene Onegin - The Metropolitan Opera (US)
- Production Companies: The Metropolitan Opera
- Production Countries: United States of America
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin - Plot
The imperious Onegin rejects naive Tatiana's proposal of love and also incites a duel with his best friend turned rival Lenski (Piotr Beczala). This sets the scene for a dramatic story of love, loyalty and betrayal. Acclaimed theatre director Deborah Warner presents this lavish new interpretation of the timeless tale. Set in the 19th century and moving episodically from farmhouse to ballroom, the production culminates in an unforgettable finale set during a snowstorm.
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Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Gary Halvorson
- Deborah Warner
- Fiona Shaw
Main Cast
- Anna Netrebko
- Mariusz Kwiecien
- Piotr Beczała
- Alexei Tanovitsky
- Oksana Volkova
- Elena Zaremba
- Larissa Diadkova
- David Crawford
- John Graham-Hall
- Richard Bernstein
Writers
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Konstantin Shilovsky
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin - FAQs
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Who sings the role of Tatyana in this production?
Soprano Anna Netrebko portrays Tatyana in this acclaimed Metropolitan Opera production. Her performance was widely praised for its emotional depth and vocal brilliance, cementing her status as one of the defining interpreters of this role in the modern operatic era.
Is Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin based on a true story?
No, Eugene Onegin is not based on a true story. It is an opera adapted from Alexander Pushkin's 1833 verse novel of the same name. Tchaikovsky composed the music, and the libretto was written by Tchaikovsky himself alongside Konstantin Shilovsky, faithfully drawing from Pushkin's fictional narrative.
Who directed this Metropolitan Opera production?
The stage production was directed by acclaimed theatre director Deborah Warner, with Fiona Shaw serving as a creative collaborator. The filmed version for cinema and broadcast was directed by Gary Halvorson, who is known for capturing Metropolitan Opera productions for the Met's Live in HD series.
What is Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin about?
The opera follows the imperious Onegin, who coldly rejects the heartfelt love of young Tatyana and provokes a fatal duel with his closest friend Lensky. Set in 19th-century Russia, the story unfolds across farmhouses and ballrooms, exploring themes of love, regret, loyalty, and the irreversible consequences of pride.
How long is Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin?
This Metropolitan Opera production of Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin has a total runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes, including intermissions typical of a full operatic performance. It was originally performed and recorded at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in October 2013.
What language is Eugene Onegin performed in?
This production is performed entirely in Russian, the original language of Tchaikovsky's opera. As is standard for Metropolitan Opera broadcasts, English surtitles are provided during live and filmed screenings to help audiences follow the libretto and appreciate the dramatic nuances of the performance.
Are there similar operas or films to watch after this?
Viewers who enjoy this production may also appreciate Wagner: Die Walküre (2013), Wagner: Götterdämmerung (2014), Il Trovatore (2021), Kaufmann's Otello at the Royal Opera House (2017), Tosca (2023), and Puccini: Madama Butterfly (1989), all of which offer similarly grand operatic storytelling and world-class performances.
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