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Tchaikovsky's

Date: 28th to 31st of January 2026

Performances start at 7:30pm

Eugene Onegin

Venue: St Andrews URC

Corner of Finchley Road and Frognal Lane

London, NW3 7DY

Director: Lee Davis

Musical Director: Giannis Giannopoulos

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28th of January 2026 (Wednesday) - £18

29th of January 2026 (Thursday) - £18

30th of January 2026 (Friday) - £20

31st of January 2026 (Saturday) - £20

Don't miss this enchanting opera - an evening filled with passion and brilliance awaits!

About "Eugene Onegin"

Eugene Onegin, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s opera, is a masterful exploration of the complexities of love, friendship, and regret, set against the backdrop of Russian aristocracy. Based on the novel by Alexander Pushkin, the opera tells the story of a young, disillusioned aristocrat, Eugene Onegin, whose emotional apathy leads to tragic consequences for both himself and those around him. The opera is a nuanced reflection on the dangers of youthful arrogance and the painful lessons that come with maturity.

At its heart, Eugene Onegin is a tale of missed opportunities and the irreversible nature of time. The central conflict revolves around Onegin’s rejection of Tatiana, a sincere and passionate young woman who falls deeply in love with him. His indifference and subsequent scorn for her are emblematic of his emotional detachment, a key trait that defines his character. Later in the opera, when Onegin returns to the now-married Tatiana, he finds himself unable to rekindle their relationship, as she has grown and evolved, leaving him to face the consequences of his earlier actions.

The opera is punctuated by key moments of emotional intensity, as the characters grapple with love and loss. Tchaikovsky’s score, rich with emotional depth and lyrical beauty, mirrors the emotional turbulence of the characters. From the rapturous, youthful exuberance of Tatiana’s letter scene to the solemn, introspective moments of Onegin’s inner turmoil, Tchaikovsky’s music captures the essence of the soul—its longing, its melancholy, and its moments of quiet reflection.

The opera’s ensemble cast of characters plays a crucial role in developing the central themes. The camaraderie between Onegin and his friend Lensky, which is tragically shattered by a duel, reveals the fleeting nature of relationships and the destructive potential of pride and jealousy. Lensky’s aria before the duel is filled with haunting beauty, his tragic fate underscoring the opera’s meditation on the unpredictability of life.

In Eugene Onegin, Tchaikovsky employs his signature orchestral color, blending sweeping melodies with moments of intimacy and tenderness. The music flows seamlessly, propelling the narrative forward while simultaneously allowing for moments of personal reflection and emotional depth. Each aria, duet, and ensemble piece carries a weight of significance, contributing to the opera’s rich, layered emotional landscape.

Ultimately, Eugene Onegin is a profound exploration of the human condition, examining the consequences of rash decisions, the elusive nature of love, and the regret that often accompanies the passage of time. Tchaikovsky’s opera invites audiences to reflect on their own choices while also providing an unforgettable, emotional journey through the highs and lows of the human experience.

About the Director

Lee Davis

Lee began her career in the theatre as a singer. She has sung in many venues throughout England as well as abroad and is an experienced performer in a variety of musical genres, including song, oratorio, and extensively in opera. Her venture into directing started by assisting with many Operas and then co-writing and directing musical revues. Since then she has directed Opera, Operetta, and most of the popular Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas.

Lee has enjoyed returning to Brent to direct A masked Ball. Future productions include, The Sorcerer and L’elisir d’amore for Southgate Opera and Eugene Onegin for Brent.

About the Musical Director

Giannis Giannopoulos

Giannis Giannopoulos is a London-based Greek pianist/conductor. Giannis holds a degree from the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in Piano Performance and Orchestral Conducting respectively.

He has worked as a musical director in the Greek National Opera, Berlin Opera Group, Passaggio Oper, Opera Diaspora, and Opera Kipling, taking part in the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, The Camden Fringe, and other venues.

Through his opera group "Corpus Animae", he staged Teleman's "Il Pimpinone" for the Aegina International Music Festival and runs opera repertoire workshops in London.

Upcoming engagements include Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro with Harrow Opera in March and Opera Kipling in August.

Giannis teaches orchestral conducting at Morley College and Queen Elizabeth’s School for Boys.

Our cast

Chorus

Anne Wiel, Bethany Shordon, Bob Luder, Christine Fahy, Christian Sawyer, Dai Noble, David Lowick, Doreen Morgans, Helena Goldie, Jaymes Aaron, Lucy Woods, Melody Compton Hoyte, Niall Windass, Sara Meadows, Regina Roszczynska, Rogelio Aguilar