Eugene Onegin

EVENING SHOWS   June 30 | July 5 | July 10 | July 13
SUNDAY MATINEES  July 8

Yevgeny Onegin
(Eugene Onegin)

by Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky

Lyric Scenes in three acts
Libretto by the composer and Konstantin Stepanovich Shilovsky after
   Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin’s novel in verse (1833)
First performance: Moscow; Moscow Conservatoire; March 29, 1879
Performed in Russian with English supertitles above the stage

In a whirlwind of youthful passion, Tatiana bares her soul to the mysterious Eugene Onegin, putting into motion an epic drama of love and regret. Based on the classic Russian novel by Alexander Pushkin, this story is a timeless tale of love, pride and lost opportunity. Set to music by one of western music’s greatest composers, Tchaikovsky's irresistible melodies and trademark dances combine to create a score that reflects the atmosphere and landscape of Russia with its picturesque countryside and imperial palaces. Eugene Onegin is the composer's operatic masterpiece and will be a company premiere for Des Moines Metro Opera.

CAST:

Madame Larina, a widowed landowner

Christine Seitz

Tatyana, daughter of Madame Larina

Jan Cornelius

Olga, daughter of Madame Larina

Elise Quagliata

Filipp’yevna, an old nurse

Jane Shaulis

Yevgeny Onegin

John Moore

Lensky, a poet

Cody Austin

Prince Gremin, a retired general

Stefan Szkafarowsky

Zaretsky, a retired officer

Tony Dillon

Monsier Triquet, a Frenchman

Trey Costerisan

Guillot, Onegin’s valet

TBA

Peasants, ballroom guests, landowners, officers

PRODUCTION:

Conductor:

David Neely

Stage Director:

Kristine McIntyre

Associate Conductor

Michael Spassov

Assistant Stage Director:

Octavio Cardenas

Chorus Master:

Lisa Hasson

Musical Preparation:

Tatiana Vassilieva
Allen Perriello

Scenic Designer:

R. Keith Brumley

Costume Supervisor:

Robin McGee

Lighting Designer:

Barry Steele

Make-Up/Hair Designer:

Sarah Hatten for Elsen and Associates

Costumes:

Santa Fe Opera and Seattle Opera Costume Shop
Costume Designer: Isabella Bywater

Choreography:

John de los Santos (Acts I & II)
Serkan Usta for Ballet Des Moines

Cast, production and opera are subject to change without notice.

SYNOPSIS:
SETTING: Russia