Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin – A Dreamlike Opera Masterpiece (DVD Video)

Product Information

Key Details

• UPC: 0814337011246
• Product Type: DVD
• Title: Eugene Onegin
• Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
• Opera Type: Grand Opera
• Language: Sung in Russian with subtitles in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
• Runtime: 150 minutes
• Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1
• Region: 0 (Worldwide)

Overview

Experience the timeless allure of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin in this stunning high-definition DVD production. In his first year as Music Director of Valencia's Palau de les Arts, the brilliant conductor Omer Meir Wellber led a triumph that has captivated audiences worldwide. Directed by Mariusz Treliński, this production transforms the classic opera into a series of surrealist tableaux that evoke dreamlike beauty and emotional depth. With a cast of rising stars—including Artur Rucinski as Onegin and Kristine Opolais as Tatyana—this performance has been heralded by critics as a new benchmark in operatic artistry.

Product Features

Format & Presentation

• Media: DVD featuring a high-definition recording mastered from an HD source
• Visuals: Presented in NTSC, 16:9 for a cinematic viewing experience
• Audio: Enjoy immersive sound with PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1
• Packaging: Elegant design reflecting the artistic excellence and international collaboration behind the production

Cast & Crew Highlights

• Principal Roles:
  • Eugene Onegin: Artur Rucinski
  • Tatyana: Kristine Opolais
  • Additional roles include Larina, Olga, Filipyevna, Lensky, Prince Gremin, a captain, Zaretsky, Triquet, Guillot, and more—delivered by a perfectly balanced vocal cast.
• Musical Ensemble:
  • Orquesta de la Comunitat Valenciana, conducted by Omer Meir Wellber
• Creative Team:
  • Stage Director: Mariusz Treliński
  • Stage Designer: Boris Kudlička
  • Costume Designer: Joanna Klimas
  • Lighting Designer: Felice Ross
  • Choreographer: Emil Wesołowski
  • Chorus Master: Francesc Perales
  • Video Director: Tiziano Mancini
• Production Partnership:
  • A co-production of Teatr Wielki Polish National Opera, Warsaw, UNITEL CLASSICA, and Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia

Additional Details

• Filmed In: High Definition, ensuring every visual detail of this dreamlike production is captured with clarity
• Subtitles: Multiple languages available to cater to a worldwide audience

Interesting Facts

• Critical Acclaim:
  "Omer Meir Wellber once again proves incredibly sensitive and experienced for his age." – Klassikinfo
  "Another potential superstar from Poland: note the name of Artur Rucinski!" – The Sunday Times
  "An ideally well-balanced vocal cast" – Die Welt
• Innovative Staging:
  Director Mariusz Treliński creates a series of surreal, suggestive tableaux that redefine the visual narrative of Eugene Onegin, merging traditional operatic storytelling with contemporary stage art.
• Emerging Talent:
  With rising stars like Artur Rucinski and Kristine Opolais leading the cast, this production marks the emergence of new talents destined to shape the future of opera.

Synopsis

Based on Alexander Pushkin's iconic verse novel, Eugene Onegin follows the tragic tale of a disillusioned aristocrat, Onegin, whose encounter with the idealistic and passionate Tatyana leads to irrevocable consequences. Set against a backdrop of elegant yet melancholic Russian society, the opera explores themes of love, regret, and the inexorable passage of time—all brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s richly expressive score.

Publishers

This DVD is a production of UNITEL CLASSICA and Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, in association with the Teatr Wielki Polish National Opera, Warsaw. Under the intendantship of Helga Schmidt, this edition brings together international artistry and state-of-the-art production to deliver a transcendent operatic experience.

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