Attend Met Opera of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin

**The Story:** *Eugene Onegin* is a tragic Russian opera by Tchaikovsky about a jaded aristocrat, Onegin, who spurns the sincere love of a naive country girl, Tatyana, only to realize his mistake years later when she's a sophisticated married woman, leading to a devastating final confrontation and his ultimate regret. Based on [Pushkin](https://www.google.com/search?q=Pushkin&client=firefox-b-1-d&hs=EvNU&sca_esv=aed94d8a75e071df&sxsrf=AE3TifPMEKiFH4Gbx1wBDuVEv7ZG6zP41Q%3A1766799879071&ei=BzpPae-KBM-ikPIPr5S6gAY&oq=eugene+onegin+opera+summary&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiG2V1Z2VuZSBvbmVnaW4gb3BlcmEgc3VtbWFyeSoCCAEyCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBUjETVD5DViVI3ABeAGQAQCYAXugAcgFqgEDNy4xuAEByAEA-AEBmAIJoAL-BcICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAg0QABiABBiwAxhDGIoFwgIOEAAYsAMY5AIY1gTYAQHCAhMQLhiABBiwAxhDGMgDGIoF2AEBwgIZEC4YgAQYsAMYQxjHARjIAxiKBRivAdgBAcICBRAAGIAEwgIIEAAYgAQYogSYAwCIBgGQBhO6BgYIARABGAmSBwM3LjKgB-IssgcDNi4yuAf0BcIHBTAuMi43yAcigAgA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfBftsHmrCbQCdDhviwYXmUNkpttj2qIva6mDtBemArOqGPH-NKri0c7WjMB5YyP8zvELNQ9kRzO7BPG4Vy0iT1XvsrC6lUeboxWBYRlPVdkKRcONsQHu_15q75QjxB4bALIzm7qtG7_s9eMM_8xKshdPMldwAiJi4GynjgKDN5on96pX_RRqOhgGqOmvclSQA_8I-k7faedUUdirUYpIG8mwvlh34kXsMNodYrc2xINLzzvpxtmdZvxl6h7zTXs4PpYzB_ygrGtJ_6PLgqOW4Ws&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwimuaG_0tyRAxUwiO4BHdv0LzUQgK4QegQIARAE)'s novel, the story follows Tatyana's heartfelt letter, Onegin's callous rejection, a fatal duel with his poet friend Lensky (provoked by Onegin's flirtation with Lensky's fiancée Olga), and the poignant finale where Tatyana... **From Fathom:** Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide on May 2. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph). Seeing a Met Opera simulcast with first-class singers and quite accessible music is a real opportunity. And who knows, you might like it. The Metropolitan Opera is as good as it gets. And these broadcasts are a chance to see the Met at a reasonable price, in comfortable seats, and with popcorn or ice cream at your seat. English subtitles are provided on screen. Special Fathom Features: Go behind the scenes with the Met's stars! During intermission, interviews with cast, crew and production teams give a revealing look at what goes into the staging of an opera. Eugene Onegin is #36 on the Talk Classical list of the 100 greatest operas of all time. If you'd like a synopsis of the opera: [Eugene Onegin Synopsis](https://www.metopera.org/discover/synopses/eugene-onegin/) Listen to this sample of the opera, with Renee Fleming this famous aria [https://youtu.be/edY5wEaA3i4](https://youtu.be/edY5wEaA3i4?si=U1npwApnE1J7wpnM) Buy Tickets On Line LINK NOT YET AVAILABLE XXXXXXX By responding RSVP = Yes to this event you agree to the liability disclaimer in the "Pages" tab [Click to see applicable liability disclaimer (http://www.meetup.com/Ventura-County-Active-Seniors/pages/Release_Of_Liability_for_All_VCAS_Events/) ].