Eugene Onegin

Eugene Onegin,"Tchaikovsky","Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin (1879) adapts Pushkin’s novel into lyrical scenes centred on Tatiana’s unrequited love for the aloof Onegin, his fatal duel with Lensky, and his later regret. Premiering in Moscow, it gained popularity gradually, admired for its psychological subtlety and faithful use of Pushkin’s poetry. Today it is a cornerstone of Russian opera."

First Performance:

Eugene Onegin,"Tchaikovsky","Premiered 29 March 1879 at the Maly Theatre, Moscow. Modest student production; gradually gained recognition and later became a central pillar of Russian opera."

Historical setting:

Eugene Onegin,"Tchaikovsky","Created in 1879 from Pushkin’s iconic verse novel, Onegin reflects Russia’s 19th‑century literary nationalism. Tchaikovsky embraced intimate psychological drama over grand spectacle, aligning with emerging trends in Russian realism and personal emotional expression."

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