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Tosca (2018)
Recorded | Opera
Running time: The performance lasts about 3 hours, including two intervals
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Catch The Royal Opera's Tosca live in cinema near you on 7 February 2018
Puccini's classic opera will be relayed live to cinemas around the world.
How Puccini used music to portray settings
From Nagasaki harbour to the wide-open plains of Louisiana, Puccini was a master of evoking a sense of place.
To find out more visit the Tosca (2018) production page.
