Composer

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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1877 - 1878

Average_duration

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137:33

Movement_count

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28

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"Eugene Onegin" is an opera composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, based on the novel of the same name by Alexander Pushkin. The opera was composed between 1877 and 1878 and premiered on March 29, 1879, at the Maly Theatre in Moscow. The plot of "Eugene Onegin" revolves around the titular character, a bored and cynical aristocrat who rejects the love of a young woman named Tatyana. Onegin's rejection leads to a series of tragic events, including a duel with his friend Lensky, who is in love with Tatyana's sister Olga. Onegin eventually realizes his love for Tatyana, but it is too late, as she has married another man. The opera is divided into three acts and seven scenes. The first act introduces the characters and sets up the love triangle between Onegin, Tatyana, and Lensky. The second act features the famous "Letter Scene," in which Tatyana writes a letter to Onegin declaring her love for him. The third act culminates in the duel between Onegin and Lensky and Onegin's eventual realization of his love for Tatyana. Musically, "Eugene Onegin" is characterized by Tchaikovsky's use of leitmotifs, or recurring musical themes associated with specific characters or ideas. The opera also features a number of arias and duets, including Tatyana's "Letter Aria" and the duet between Onegin and Tatyana in the final act. "Eugene Onegin" is considered one of Tchaikovsky's greatest works and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Russian opera. Its themes of love, rejection, and regret continue to resonate with audiences today.

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