The Queen of Spades—Dive into Tchaikovsky’s dark, addictive tale of obsession and fate: spine-tingling arias, dramatic staging, and the secrets that make this operatic thriller unforgettable. Eugene Onegin—Explore Tchaikovsky’s tender, bittersweet masterpiece of love and regret: analyze lyrical duets, character-driven storytelling, and the music that captures Russian heartbreak.

Moderator: Deborah Lewis presides over the Wagner Society of Cincinnati and is Board President of Queen City Opera. She loves to explore operas on multiple levels--not only the music but various ways of viewing the story, stagings, and psychological implications of the story.