Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades - Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
Obsessive in gambling and in love, the soldier Hermann is the protagonist of Tchaikovskys Pique Dame, based on a story by Pushkin. He is smitten with the aristocratic Lisa and fixated on learning the winning secret of the three cards from her grandmother, the Countess, played by iconic contralto Ewa Podles. This opulent production from Barcelonas Liceu captures St Petersburg in the era of Catherine the Great, while the houses Music Director Michael Boder conducts a large and impressive cast. Recorded at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 30th June & 1st July 2010.
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Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades - Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 30, 2010
Genres
Music
Original Title
Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades - Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
Production Companies
Opus Arte
Director
Pietro d'Agostino
Description
Obsessive in gambling and in love, the soldier Hermann is the protagonist of Tchaikovskys Pique Dame, based on a story by Pushkin. He is smitten with the aristocratic Lisa and fixated on learning the winning secret of the three cards from her grandmother, the Countess, played by iconic contralto Ewa Podles. This opulent production from Barcelonas Liceu captures St Petersburg in the era of Catherine the Great, while the houses Music Director Michael Boder conducts a large and impressive cast. Recorded at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 30th June & 1st July 2010.
