Based on Alexander Pushkin's stirring short story, Tchaikovsky's powerful opus -- set to a libretto composed by his brother Modest -- comes vibrantly to life with this spectacular production from Russia's world-renowned Bolshoi Opera and Theatre. Skillfully crafted by director Roman Tikhomirov, this passionate adaptation features a number of magnificent performances, most notably from stars Oleg Strizhenov, Olga Krasina and Irina Gubanova.