Eugene Onegin

Russia, 19th century. Autumn in the country.
Tatyana spends her days lost in the world of romantic books, while to her carefree sister Olga, love is just a game.

When Olga’s admirer, the poet Lensky, arrives at their country estate with the brooding Eugene Onegin, sparks fly.
Tatyana immediately falls for Onegin and declares her love for him in a letter. Onegin rejects her, telling her that he is not ready for marriage. Heartbroken, Tatyana is forced to put on a brave face at her own birthday party, and matters worsen when Onegin begins flirting with Olga. Lensky is outraged and challenges Onegin to a duel, with deadly consequences.

In Russian with English subtitles.
Filmed at The Metropolitan Opera, New York on Saturday 2nd May 2026

Doors open 20 minutes before the performance commences.

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