Which playing card inspired an opera by Tchaikovsky?
Ace of Clubs
Queen of Spades
King of Hearts
Jack of Diamonds
Pyotr Tchaikovsky is widely considered the most popular Russian composer in history. Renowned for his operas and ballets, he created timeless masterpieces such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Queen of Spades. The Queen of Spades, an opera based on Alexander Pushkin’s novella of the same name, tells the tale of Hermann, a man driven to madness by his obsession with uncovering a secret three-card combination possessed by an elderly countess known as the Queen of Spades. Premiering in 1890, the opera is noted for its dramatic intensity and complex characterizations.
Correct Answer: Queen of Spades