Ep. 8 Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky broadcast 9.10.17

Ep. 8 Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky broadcast 9.10.17

Author: Opera for Everyone September 18, 2017 Duration: 1:58:47
The opera Eugene Onegin is based on a beloved Russian lyric novel of the same name by Pushkin. Pushkin presents a vast overview of old Russian society around 1820, which Tchaikovsky’s original score neatly divides into each of its three acts: from the timeless rituals of country life to the rural gentry with its troubles and pleasures and, finally, the glittering imperial aristocracy of St. Petersburg. The opera tells the story of Tatyana, her sister Olga, and their loves Onegin and Lenski. The famous "Letter Scene," gives us an insight into the character when the intelligent and socially awkward young Tatyana pours out her heart to the cold Onegin in a tale of unrequited love. A spectacular birthday ball, a duel follow with a glittering, if conflicted end at a society ball in St. Petersburg where Onegin and Tatyana are reunited.

There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when the curtain rises, but you don’t need a ticket to experience it. Opera For Everyone is a conversation that pulls back the velvet rope, hosted by Pat Wright. It grew from her lively talks with Keely Herron after seeing performances together, sparking a mission to make this grand art form feel like a shared discovery rather than a distant spectacle. Each episode invites a guest co-host into the mix, where the focus is on connection-breaking down stories, history, and the sheer power of the human voice without relying on jargon or pretense. You’ll hear the music itself, of course, those moments where everything soars, but you’ll also find plenty of epiphanies and genuine hilarity along the way. It’s a reminder that opera is about raw emotion and dramatic storytelling, elements that resonate with anyone. Originally broadcast on 89.1 KHOL in Jackson, Wyoming, this radio show found its second life as a podcast, allowing these accessible and enjoyable discussions to reach listeners anywhere, anytime. Tune in and you might just find yourself swept up in a world you thought was meant for someone else.
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Duration: 2:01:33
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Duration: 58:33
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Duration: 1:59:07
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Ep. 23 Manon by Massenet broadcast 1.7.18 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:03
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Ep. 19 The Magic Flute by Mozart broadcast 12.10.17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:11
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Ep. 18 LesDanaides by Salieri broadcast 12.3.17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:00
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Ep. 17 Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart broadcast 11.26.17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:11
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Ep. 15 Norma by Bellini broadcast 11.12.17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:00
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