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. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Cast/Performers

Nina Rautio (Tosca), David Rendall (Cavaradossi), Terje Stensvold (Scarpia), Jonathan May, Andrew Slater, Declan McCusker, David Morrison, Jonathan Hawkins, Frances Morrison, Sandra Haxton

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Company: Scottish Opera Company
Director: Anthony Besch
Conductor: Richard Farnes
Design: Peter Rice
Lighting: Alan Campbell