GLOBAL CULTURES: TEATRO ALLA SCALA ONEGIN 31 JAN 2026

Join us for a one-off screening of Teatro alla Scala’s Evgenij Onegin opera at Jesus College, Cambridge. Tickets are available below.

EVGENIJ ONEGIN 2026, 155 mins (12A)

Directed by: Mario Martone
Conducted by: Timur Zangiev
Cast: Alisa Kolosava (Larina), Elmina Hasan (Olga), Julia Gertseva (Filipyevna), Dmitry Korchak (Lensky), Alexey Markov (Eugene Onegin), Aida Garifullina (Tatyana)

Saturday 31 January @ 6pm

Teatro alla Scala presents a new production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece drawn from Pushkin’s novel in verse. Its debut in 1879 marked a turning point in Russian opera, abandoning historical tableaux and spectacular effects to paint an intimate portrait of a small group of characters. The composer wrote: “Those for whom the first prerequisite of an opera is stage action will not be satisfied by it. Those, on the other hand, who in an opera are capable of looking for the musical illustration of everyday, simple, universally human emotions, far removed from anything tragic or theatrical, may (I hope) actually turn out to be satisfied with my opera.” The music is entrusted to the youthful Timur Zangiev, who stepped into the spotlight when he replaced Valery Gergiev in the Pique Dame and was consecrated at the Salzburg Festival. Stage direction is in the hands of Mario Martone, now in his tenth La Scala production, returning to the Russian repertoire after the triumphant Khovanshchina of Mussorgsky in 2019: as then, set design is by Margherita Palli.

Lensky (Dmitry Korchak)

FINDING THE VENUE

This event will take place in West Court, Jesus College. The pedestrian entrance can be accessed from Jesus Lane. On arrival, you will be directed to the screening hall. Please see the detailed map below for further information.

WITH THANKS TO

This event is part of Panorama’s partnership with Jesus College, Cambridge. Global Cultures at Jesus College is produced by Panorama and led by Director Matthew Webb. Its goal is to contribute to Cambridge city beyond our walls, offering unique cultural moments with world-class figures through its regular events, which are open to all. In the last year alone, we have featured master craftspeople, Noh theatre mask makers, National Geographic photographers, and film directors, producers and talent. Monthly events throughout the year will provide many opportunities for you to participate.

Support

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