Details

It is the eve of the Battle of Marengo. Napoleon's army has caused chaos and disarray throughout all Italy. Against this background of political turmoil stands Floria Tosca, Rome's famous and most beautiful opera singer. To save her lover, Cavaradossi, she must sacrifice her virtue to the evil Baron Scarpia. Can the power of love and honour ever prevail against the forces of corruption and betrayal? Tosca is a moving and passionate exploration of personal freedom, the cost of ideals and the choices forced on us by love. Franco Zeffirelli's production of Tosca returns to the stage at the Royal Opera House, celebrating the centenary of the work with the 390th performance at the Royal Opera House on 12 September.

Cast/Performers

Catherine Malfitano (Tosca), Maria Guleghina (Tosca), Nelly Miricioiu (Tosca), Roberto Alagna (Cavaradossi), Antonio Nagore (Cavaradossi 19 Sep), Giuseppe Giacomini (Cavaradossi - Oct), Vladimir Galouzine (Cavaradossi - later in season), Anthony Michaels-Moore (Scarpia - early performances), Bryn Terfel (Scarpia - Feb), Peter Sidhom (Scarpia - 18 Oct / 14 Feb)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Company: Royal Opera
Conductor(s): Carlo Rizzi, Jan Latham-Koenig, Philippe Auguin