The libretto of the opera "The Queen of Spades" is based on Pushkin's short story of the same name.
Herman and Lisa are in love, but the girl has to marry Yeletsky. Herman, who is obsessed with gambling and wants an old Countess, called the Queen of Spades, to unveil him the secret of the three magical cards. For this he causes the death of the Countess and her ghost unveils the secret ...
The piece with its breathtaking music, psychological depth and power has inspired directors to experiment and to find new angles to bring the story to stage. Also this time one should not expect traditional stage decorations.