Opera by Pyotr Tchaikovsky in three acts with two intervals Premiére 16 April 2004 Music Director: Eri Klas Conductor: Arvo Volmer, Jüri Alperten Stage Director: Arne Mikk Designer: Eldor Renter
Sung in Russian with subtitles in Estonian Approx. running time 3 h 10 min, two intermissions
The libretto of the opera "The Queen of Spades" is based on Pushkin's short story of the same name.
Gherman and Lisa are in love, but the girl has to marry Yeletsky. Gherman, who is obsessed with the gambling table wants an old Countess, called the Queen of Spades, to unveil him the secret of three magical cards. By this he causes the death of the Countess. The Countess' ghost unveils the secret ...
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