Great Performances at the Met Airs Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin’ Featuring Grigorian and Samoilov
A preview of "Great Performances at the Met: Eugene Onegin," featuring soprano Asmik Grigorian as Tatiana and baritone Iurii Samoilov as Onegin. The opera, directed by Deborah Warner, is Tchaikovsky's adaptation of Pushkin's novel and will be shown by Cascade…
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 17, 2026 —
A production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin is set to be broadcast on Cascade PBS as part of the “Great Performances at the Met” series. The featured performance stars soprano Asmik Grigorian as Tatiana and baritone Iurii Samoilov in the title role of Onegin.
The opera, a dramatic adaptation of Alexander Pushkin’s novel in verse, is directed by Deborah Warner. This production brings Tchaikovsky’s renowned score to life, exploring themes of love, unrequited passion, and societal expectations.
Eugene Onegin is one of Tchaikovsky’s most celebrated operatic works. The story centers on the jaded nobleman Eugene Onegin and his rejection of the young Tatiana, who later transforms from an infatuated girl into a sophisticated woman. The opera is known for its powerful emotional depth and intricate musicality.
The broadcast on Cascade PBS is part of the ongoing “Great Performances at the Met” series, which brings acclaimed Metropolitan Opera productions to a wider audience. Viewers can expect a staging that adheres to Warner’s vision, aiming to capture the psychological nuances of Pushkin’s characters and Tchaikovsky’s music.
Further details regarding the broadcast schedule for “Great Performances at the Met: Eugene Onegin” will be announced by Cascade PBS.
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