Who composed the opera Eugene Onegin?
Q: Who composed the opera Eugene Onegin?
A: Pyotr Tchaikovsky composed the opera Eugene Onegin.
Q: What is the story of Eugene Onegin based on?
A: The story of Eugene Onegin was written by Alexander Pushkin.
Q: Is Eugene Onegin considered to be one of the best Russian operas?
A: Yes, Eugene Onegin is considered to be one of the best of all Russian operas.
Q: When was Eugene Onegin first performed?
A: Eugene Onegin was first performed in Moscow in 1879.
Q: Why did Tchaikovsky choose only some chapters from Pushkin's book for the opera?
A: Tchaikovsky was careful not to make the opera too long, and chose several chapters from Pushkin's original book.
Q: What are Russian operas often like?
A: Russian operas are quite often a series of "tableaux" or scenes from a story.
Q: Is it necessary for the audience to imagine what happens between acts in Russian operas?
A: Yes, sometimes the audience has to imagine what happens between the acts of Russian operas.
