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Bychkov Links Pushkin and Tchaikovsky Ahead of Paris Opera Debut

1/20/2026

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Semyon Bychkov, conductor, discussed the link between Pushkin's language and Tchaikovsky's music in his Paris home.
He has conducted Eugene Onegin many times since his youth.
He will debut as the Paris Opera's music director on Monday, with the role officially beginning in August 2028.
He argued orchestras reflect their country's culture and imagination, a quality to be preserved as he becomes Paris Opera's music director.

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Semyon Bychkov, conductor, discussed the link between Pushkin's language and Tchaikovsky's music in his Paris home.
He has conducted Eugene Onegin many times since his youth.
He will debut as the Paris Opera's music director on Monday, with the role officially beginning in August 2028.
He argued orchestras reflect their country's culture and imagination, a quality to be preserved as he becomes Paris Opera's music director.