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 surtitles. Approximate running time 2 hrs 40 mins.

Cast/Performers

Dennis O'Neill (Cavaradossi to Oct 25), Stephen O'Mara (from Nov 6), Deborah Riedel (Tosca), Daniel Sumegi (Scarpia), Timothy Mirfin (Angelotti), Alan Fairs (Sacristan)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor(s): Julian Smith (to Oct 4 / 16 / 18), Tugan Sokhiev (Oct 9 / 11 / 25 Nov 6-16)
Director: Michael Blakemore
Design: Ashley Martin-Davis
Lighting: Mark Henderson