The extraordinary talent of Marianela Nuñez dominated this performance of Onegin at La Scala. From her opening, distracted scenes to her final act of resolve, Tatiana’s emotional arc was perfectly conveyed. Her chest looked ready to explode with emotion when she first met Onegin, yet the rekindling of that passion during the final scene saw her close in her shoulders, crushed with the weight of the knowledge of what she must do, not only for the happiness of her dependable and loving husband, Prince Gremin, but also for her own stability.