Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades - Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona

Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades - Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona 2010 Directed by Pietro d'Agostino , Gilbert Deflo

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.

Country Russia

Language Russian

Spoken Language Russian

Gnere Music

Production Company Opus Arte

Release Date 30 June 2010