Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin / ROYAL OPERA CHORUS / ORCHESTRA OF THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE / OPUS ARTE

UPC: 809478011200

Playtime is 154 Minutes 

• Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.52 x 5.31 x 0.59 inches; 5.6 Ounces
• Director ‏ : ‎ Kasper Holten
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, NTSC, Color, Widescreen, Classical
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 34 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ October 29, 2013
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Maximova, Montague, Royal Opera Chorus, Breslik, Keenlyside
• Subtitles ‏ : ‎ English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
• Language ‏ : ‎ Russian (DTS 5.1 Surround), Russian (PCM Stereo)
• Studio ‏ : ‎ Opus Arte
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2

Summary

Kasper Holten's inaugural production for The Royal Opera gives eloquent voice to the sense of loss and regret at the heart of Tchaikovsky's lyrical Eugene Onegin, based on Pushkin's great verse novel. Holten makes imaginative use of doubles to suggest the paths taken, or not taken, by the two lead characters. Simon Keenlyside and Krassimira Stoyanova bring conviction and energy to the roles of the impulsive Onegin and the romantic Tatyana. When this production was staged at Covent Garden in 2012, The Independent described conductor Robin Ticciati as 'inspired' in his rendition of this exquisite score and also praised the "heartrending tenor' of Pavol Breslik (as Lensky). Filmed in High Definition and recorded in truc Surround Sound.

Sung in Russian with English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Korean subtitles

"Simon Keenlyside in the title role brings virility to the unpleasant, usually buttoned-up hero. You can see why the teenaged Tatyana might fall for him, even if he is on the mature side. This Onegin delights in being louche, playful, arms folded, casual rather than stiff. He sings with flexibility, expression and, most of the time, a golden tone, suggesting more capacity for emotion than is usually evident: even brutes have their decent qualities." (The Observer)

"Kasper Holten's new production of Eugene Onegin, his first staging for the Royal Opera House, was in many ways excellent – an auspicious debut indeed. Krassimira Stoyanova's Tatyana was beautifully sung, no mere cipher, but a strong, flawed character, uncertain of where she was heading and all the more credible for that. As ever, Keenlyside's way with words, just like Stoyanova's, was pretty much beyond reproach. Beauty there was aplenty in the honeyed tones of Pavol Breslik, every inch the Romantic poet; his verbal acuity was no less impressive. Peter Rose's Gremin did everything it should – and more. Likewise the Royal Opera Chorus was on splendid form, for which Renato Balsadonna should once again receive considerable credit." (Seen and Heard International)

"The cast is led by two outstanding artists - British baritone Simon Keenlyside and Bulgarian soprano Krassimira Stoyanova. Both artists sing with exceptional imagination and commitment. In Stoyanova's case, particularly, it is hard to conceive a voice more perfectly aligned with the needs of the role - she combines Slavic vocal firmness and heft with the purest lyricism ... there are some exceptional individual performances. As Onegin's friend Lensky, Slovak tenor Pavol Breslik sings with purposeful intensity ... Christophe Mortagne delivers an unforgettable cameo as Monsieur Triquet. In the pit, rising star Robin Ticciati conducts a dynamic, passionate musical performance. " (The Stage)