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. Sky and Artsworld Season. Running time 2hrs 30mins. Original production supported by the Friends of ENO

Cast/Performers

Claire Rutter (Tosca), Julian Gavin (Cavaradossi), Stephen Kechulius (Scarpia), Graeme Danby (Sacristan), Wynne Evans (Spoletta), Karl Daymond (Sciarrone)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Company: Engish National Opera
Director(s): David McVicar (original), Elaine Tyler-Hall (revival)
Conductor: Noel Davies
Design: Michael Vale
Lighting: Paule Constable
Translation: Amanda Holden