Tosca
Drama, passion and fabulous music – Tosca is one of the great evenings of opera. Jonathan Kent’s production is set against the turbulent backdrop of Rome in 1800.
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When to see it
Booking for 9 July 2013 - 20 July 2013 opens
- Booking opened 17 October 2012 for General Public.
- Booking opened 20 September 2012 for Friends of Covent Garden.
- Booking opened 7 September 2012 for Supporting Friends.
- Booking opened 5 September 2012 for Premium 1 Friends.
- Booking opened 4 September 2012 for Premium 2 Friends.
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- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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- Royal Opera Chorus
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- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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- Antonenko
- Hendricks
- Francis
- Guerzoni
- White
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- Royal Opera Chorus
- Oren
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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- Antonenko
- Hendricks
- Francis
- Guerzoni
- White
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- Royal Opera Chorus
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- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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- Antonenko
- Hendricks
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Booking for 10 May 2014 - 26 June 2014 opens
- Booking opens 14 January 2014 at 10.00am for General Public.
- Booking opens 11 December 2013 at 10.00am for Friends of Covent Garden.
- Booking opens 22 November 2013 at 10.00am for Supporting Friends.
- Booking opens 20 November 2013 at 10.00am for Premium 1 Friends.
- Booking opens 19 November 2013 at 10.00am for Premium 2 Friends.
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- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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- Royal Opera Chorus
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- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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- Wilding
- Royal Opera Chorus
Introduction
When Mario Cavaradossi agrees to help a fugitive escape, he sets in motion a chain of events that will lead to disaster for him, his lover Floria Tosca and the sadistic Scarpia, Chief of Police in Rome.
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Background
From its famous, dissonant opening chords, Tosca conjures up a world of political instability and menace. The Chief of Police, Scarpia – one of the most malevolent villains in opera – ruthlessly pursues and tortures enemies of the state. His dark, demonic music contrasts with the expansive melodies of the idealistic lovers, Tosca and Cavaradossi, who express their passion in sublime arias. Giacomo Puccini’s dramatic work was an instant hit with audiences on its 1900 premiere and it remains one of the most performed of all operas.
A candle-lit church, the darkness of a brooding study with its hidden torture chamber and the false optimism of a Roman dawn: Jonathan Kent’s naturalistic production throws into relief the ruthlessly taut drama, as the tension is wound up towards its fateful conclusion. Puccini’s score is infused with the same authentic detail, from distant canon fire during the Act I ‘Te Deum’ to tolling church bells and the sounds of a firing squad.
BP Big Screens 2013
See Tosca - Thursday 18 July, 7.30pm
Thanks to
Generously sponsored by
Generously supported by
Roland & Sophie Rudd and the Royal Opera House Endowment Fund
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Running time
About 3 hours | Including two intervals. The first act will last for about 50 minutes followed by an interval of 25 minutes. The second act will last for about 45 minutes followed by a 25 minute interval. The final act will last for about 30 minutes.
Language
Sung in Italian with English Surtitles
Credits
| Director | Jonathan Kent |
| Designs | Paul Brown |
| Lighting design | Mark Henderson |
| Revival Director | Andrew Sinclair |
Related links
- www.youtube.com Pappano's Essential Tosca
- en.wikipedia.org Tosca – synopsis
- static.roh.org.uk Tosca dining options at the Royal Opera House (PDF)
- www.rohcollections.org.uk Costume, design & photographic collections - Tosca
