Movie Description
Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades - Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
(2010)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Hermann
Liza
Count Tomsky
Prince Yeletsky
Countess
Polina
Chekalinsky
Chaplitsky
Masha
Facts
Original TitleTchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades - Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
Status Released
Release Information
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2010-06-30
Original LanguageUnknown
Production CompaniesOpus Arte
Genres
- Music