Here we are at the final part of the read-along!  It feels like it’s gone so fast!  Truth be told, I still have to read chapters 5 & 6, so if you’re not up to chapter 7 yet, rest assured you’re not alone.  The last week has been hectic for me, and I know the Continue reading

{Summary of previous part + new questions below the cut.}In chapter 4, Tatyana’s impulsive – and, for the era, improper – love letter was rejected by a polite but upfront Onegin.  While Lensky and Olga are living out the fairytale romance leading up to a wedding, Onegin refuses to take part in fulfilling the neighborhood’s Continue reading

(c) Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera First off – I’m feeling quite sheepish and sorry for my absence during this read-along!  This weekend I am, at last, finally writing my first post and catching up on all of your interesting insights! Second apology: for my not-so subtle promotion of the 2013 Met Opera production, now on DVD.  Continue reading

(c) Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera In part 1 of our read-along, we met a rather vain but world-weary Eugene on his way to his inherited country estate.  By chance, he befriended his neighbor Vladimir Lenksy, a young, Romantic (and romantic) poet.  We also get to meet Olga Larina, Lensky’s beloved, and her sister Tatyana, as opposite Continue reading