The Queen of Spades

演出简介

A chance to see Tchaikovsky's beautiful opera, based on Pushkin's short story.

Lisa and Herman are in love — but the girl is obliged to marry Count Yeletsky. Besides, Herman is obsessed with the gambling table and wants Lisa's grandmother and old Countess, called the Queen of Spades, to unveil him the secret of three magical cards — so he could win all card gambling games. Herman threats the Queen of Spades with a gun and the old countess dies of an heart attack — the Countess' ghost unveils the secret…

The performances in April 2015 are part of the Estonian National Opera's festival: "The Great Tchaikovsky".

Music Director: Eri Klas
Conductor: Arvo Volmer, Jüri Alperten
Stage Director: Arne Mikk
Designer: Eldor Renter