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[pbl]

Hi Everyone-

I'm going to see Onegin tonight (Monday night) at ABT. I'm wondering if anyone can take a moment to let me know some of the highlights, some of the moments to watch for. And any general thoughts on this ballet. It isn't in RGs book . . .

Thank you,

Paris.

[JMcN]

I love Onegin. There are 2 major and powerful duets for Tatiana and Onegin - at the end of Act 1 and in the final scene.  There's also a lovely duet for Tatiana and Gremin in Act 3 and for Olga and Lensky in Act 1.  The smaller details I like are the girls looking in the mirror in Act 1 to see their future husbands - it's the first time Tatiana sees Onegin.  I also like watching Onegin at the card table at the party in Act 2 and the callous way he rejects Tatiana.  The end of the garden scene in Act 1 always brings a gasp from the audience.

Enjoy!

[abatt]

In addition to the above mentioned portions of the choreography, Lensky's solo (right before  he goes to meet Onegin for their gun fight is wonderful.

[angelica]

abatt, on 20 May 2013 - 06:14 AM, said:

In addition to the above mentioned portions of the choreography, Lensky's solo (right before  he goes to meet Onegin for their gun fight is wonderful.

I saw Jared Matthews dance this role on Monday night, and he was extraordinary. It's a difficult solo that demands perfection and Jared nailed it. In addition, his acting in the scenes leading up to the duel was completely believable.