The Queen of Spades (opera)
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The Queen of Spades or Pique Dame, Op. 68 is an opera in three acts by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to a Russian libretto by the composer's brother Modest Tchaikovsky, based on the 1834 novella of the sam
Tchaikovsky (center) with Nikolay and Medea Figner, who sang the roles of Herman and Lisa in the premiere in 1890
Modest Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Modest Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian dramatist, opera librettist and translator.
The Queen of Spades (opera)
…dama , French: La Dame de Pique) is an opera in three acts (seven scenes) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to a Russian libretto by the composer's brother Modest Tchaikovsky, based on the 1834 novella of the same name by Alexander Pushkin, but with a dramatically altered plot. The premiere took place in 1890 at the Mariinsky…
Modest Ilyich Tchaikovsky Russian Dramatist Born 13 May 1850 Deceased 15 January 1916 Nationality Russian Romantic Partner(s) Nikolay Konradi Siblings Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Alexandra Davydova (Tchaikovsky), Anatoly Tchaikovsky, Ippolit Tchaikovsky, Nikolay Tchaikovsky Parents Ilya Petrovich Tchaikovsky, Aleksandra Andreyevna d'Assier