Kostprobe – Zur Produktion »eugen Onegin« – Opernhaus, Leipzig

About this event

The “Kostprobe” is a public onstage rehearsal with the Gewandhaus Orchestra linked to a specific upcoming opera production. Audiences watch how balance, gesture, facial expression, and technical details are fine‑tuned in the final days before the premiere. Before and after the rehearsal, there are opportunities to speak with members of the team and share feedback on the music, story, and production concept. The 5 October 2026 Kostprobe is tied to the new production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, which premieres five days later on 10 October 2026 at the Opernhaus Leipzig. Directed by Vasily Barkhatov and transferred from Opera Bonn, the production closely follows the score’s musical ideas to create strong emotional impact and striking imagery.

Cast & creative

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  Stage director

  Vasily Barkhatov
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  Host

  Dr. Kara McKechnie
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  Host

  Anna Diepold
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  Host

  Marlene Hahn
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  Host

  Inken Meents
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  Composer

  Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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  Librettist

  Konstantin Shilovsky