TheatreHD Opera Club in GUM Cinema. Pique Dame. Special screening with Irina Chernomurova
Оперный клуб TheatreHD в Кинозале ГУМ. Пиковая дама. Спецпоказ с Ириной Черномуровой
“What is life? A game!”
On February 5th at 7:00 PM, at the TheatreHD Opera Club in GUM Cinema, we will watch The Queen of Spades (Pique Dame) from the Bavarian State Opera stage. This is a dynamic and daring production by director Benedict Andrews. In the role of Lisa – the brilliant, exquisite, and fearless Asmik Grigorian!
The screening will be introduced by Irina Chernomurova, a distinguished Russian music and theatre scholar, and Honored Art Worker of the Russian Federation.
- 18:45 – guests arrive, a complimentary offerinfg from Simple
The renowned Australian director Benedict Andrews, famed for his Shakespeare productions, plumbs the darkest depths of the human soul in this noir-inflected 1990s tale of a descent into the abyss. With her striking blonde hair, Asmik Grigorian resembles not so much a nineteenth-century ingénue as a blend of Adele and Marilyn Monroe. She has captivated critics and audiences alike, who were enthralled by her honeyed, heart-piercing voice and her unforgettable heroine. Asmik's Lisa is a strong woman with her own yearnings and dreams, making a conscious choice and captivating all with her magnetic presence.
With Irina Chernomurova, we will discuss the secrets of this "Pique Dame" production – its exceptional cast and performers, its bold take on a renowned classic, and, of course, Tchaikovsky’s ever-brilliant music.
TheatreHD Opera Club at the GUM cinema hall
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