Tchaikovsky - Eugen Onegin / T. Allen, Freni, von Otter, Shicoff, Burchuladze; Levine

Although Tchaikovsky is most famous for his orchestral music, he wrote a number of operas -- of which Eugene Onegin is probably the best known in the west. Eugene Onegin is a brilliant, vibrant opera which contains much beautiful music -- as one would expect from Tchaikovsky. The performances of both the singers and conductor on this set are quite good. If you like Tchaikovsky but are not familiar with his operas you should definitely give Eugene Onegin a hearing. The same is true if you like opera but are unfamiliar with Russian opera. Eugene Onegin should be in every opera lover's collection.

This is one the the very rare recordings of our days ,which will be one of your all time favorites.Everything in this recording is at its best:orchestra,singers,audio quality.Freni is one of the most passionate singers for that role,so is Allen.Not to mention the side roles,which has been set brilliant.The power and passion which strikes you in almost any scene is overwhelming.The finale scene in the last act is a sitting- on- the- edge -of -your -chair piece,brilliant,emotional.Levine has recorded one of his very finest interpretation ever.

Convincing and passionate the conducting of Levine. Surprising the goog russian of the non-russian singers: wonderful voices. Intense amd pefectly sung the air of Lensky and the air of the Tatiana's letter. Raccamanded to better appreciate the best Ciaikowsky.

A perfomance full of sincere passion, well for the poor pessimist Ciaikowsky. Splendid Freni, Schicoff & Allen that sing in goog russian. Worse the littly noble Burchuladze. Strong, convincing, young is the conducting of Levine. Moving the air of Lensky. Reccomended !!