
Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades
Tchaikovski: Pique Dame
Synopsis
The Queen of Spades, Op. 68 (Russian: Пиковая дама, Pikovaya dama, French: Pique Dame) is an opera in 3 acts (7 scenes) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to a Russian libretto by the composer's brother Modest Tchaikovsky, based on a short story of the same name by Alexander Pushkin, but the plot was very changed. The premiere took place in 1890 in St. Petersburg (at the Mariinsky Theatre), Russia.
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- Director
- Brian Large
- Original Title
- Tchaikovski: Pique Dame
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Production Studios
- Decca
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Brian Large
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Brian Large
Director
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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades about?
The Queen of Spades, Op. 68 (Russian: Пиковая дама, Pikovaya dama, French: Pique Dame) is an opera in 3 acts (7 scenes) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to a Russian libretto by the composer's brother Modest Tchaikovsky, based on a short story of the same name by Alexander Pushkin, but the plot was very changed. The premiere took place in 1890 in St. Petersburg (at the Mariinsky Theatre), Russia.
Who directed Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades?
Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades was directed by Brian Large.
Who stars in Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades?
The principal cast of Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades includes Gegam Grigorian, Sergei Leiferkus, Ludmila Filatova, Maria Guleghina, Olga Borodina.
When was Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades released and how long is it?
Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 59m.
