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

Nelly Miricioiu (Floria Tosca), Vladimir Galouzine (Mario Cavaradossi), Bryn Terfel (Baron Scarpia), Peter Sidhom (Baron Scarpia Feb 14), Jeremy White (Sacristan), Peter Hoare (Spoletta), Graeme Broadbent (Sciarrone)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Company: Royal Opera
Director: John Cox
Other: Jeremy Sutcliffe (restaged)
Design: Renzo Mongiardino
Costume: Marcel Escoffier
Lighting: John B Read
Conductor: Philippe Auguin