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. New Production. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Running time 2 hours 15 minutes.
Cast/Performers
Nina Pavlovski (Floria Tosca),
Rafael Rojas (Mario Cavaradossi),
Robert McFarland (Baron Scarpia),
Clive Bayley (Cesare Angelotti),
Henry Waddington (Sacristian / Gaoler)
Creatives/Company
Music:
PucciniLyrics(s):
Giacosa,
IllicaCompany:
Opera NorthConductor(s):
Steven Sloane (ex Oct 16 / 18 Nov 7 / 16 / 20 / 23),
Dan Ettinger (Oct 16 / 18 Nov 7 / 16 / 20 / 23)
Director:
Christopher AldenDesign:
Charles EdwardsCostume:
Jon MorrellLighting:
Charles Edwards
