Rave Reviews for Yusif Eyvazov’s Hermann in Pique Dame at Wiener Staatsoper

Yusif Eyvazov’s portrayal of Hermann in Tchaikovsky’s Pique Dame at the Wiener Staatsoper in June 2025 has drawn widespread acclaim from critics across Austria and beyond. Described as “effortlessly mastering the demanding role often dubbed the ‘Otello of the Russian repertoire’” (Kurier), Eyvazov delivered a performance that was both vocally powerful and psychologically nuanced.

According to Die Presse, “hardly a better interpreter for this role could be found today,” while Der Standard highlighted the thrilling energy he brought to the tragic character. In Gramophone, Mark Pullinger praised Eyvazov’s “remarkable power” and “excellent acting” in a performance that culminated in a gripping final scene.

July 01, 2025