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. Approx. running time 3 hours.

Cast/Performers

Micaela Carosi (Floria Tosca), Jonas Kaufmann (Mario Cavaradossi), Paolo Gavanelli (May08 12 / 15 / 20 / 23 / 30 / Jun08 2 / 5 - Baron Scarpia), Lucio Gallo (May08 27 Baron Scarpia), Hubert Francis (May08 12 / 15 / 20 / 23 - Spoletta), Robin Leggate (May08 27 / 30 Jun08 2 / 5 - Spoletta), Enrico Fissore (Sacristan), Darren Jeffery (Sciarrone)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Corporate Sponsor: Coutts (2006)
Producer: Royal Opera
Conductor(s): Antonio Pappano (May08 12 / 15 / 20 / 23 / 27 / 30), Paul Wynne Griffiths (Jun08 2 / 5)
Director(s): Jonathan Kent, Stephen Barlow (revival director)
Design: Paul Brown
Lighting: Mark Henderson