Heart Laid Bare: Dmitri Hvorostovsky Sings “Ya vas lyublyu” from Tchaikovsky’s Pique Dame

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Few moments in opera capture the raw vulnerability of love quite like Prince Yeletsky’s aria “Ya vas lyublyu” (“I Love You”) from Tchaikovsky’s Pique Dame (The Queen of Spades). And few voices have ever delivered it with such heartbreaking sincerity as the legendary baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky.

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In this unforgettable performance, conducted by the equally esteemed Yuri Temirkanov and accompanied by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Hvorostovsky steps fully into Yeletsky’s shoes. His voice—velvety, noble, and achingly expressive—brings out every ounce of yearning in Tchaikovsky’s score. The aria becomes more than a declaration; it becomes a soul’s cry, a confession of a love so pure it defies rejection.

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Recorded live on August 18, 1992, this performance is a perfect fusion of artistry and emotion. It’s the kind of moment that reminds us why opera continues to move audiences centuries after the music was first composed.

Whether you’re a seasoned opera lover or just discovering the emotional power of classical music, this is one performance you simply must experience.

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Prepare to be swept away.