Tosca is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini to an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. It premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome on 14 January 1900.

Sep 12, 2025 · Tosca, opera in three acts by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini (Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa) that premiered at the Costanzi Theatre in Rome on January …

When Cavaradossi doesn’t move, Tosca realizes that the execution was real and Scarpia has betrayed her. As Scarpia’s men rush in to arrest her, she cries out that she will meet Scarpia …

A guide to Giacomo Puccini's incredible opera Tosca. Including Synopsis, Music & Arias, Fun Facts, Running Time and much more!

Step into a world of love, betrayal, and sacrifice with Puccini's timeless opera Tosca 🎭. The premiere of this evergreen open was held in Rome more than 125 years ago, but it is till one of …

Melodrama in three acts to a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, from the drama La Tosca by Victorien Sardou. First performance: Rome, Teatro Costanzi, 14 January 1900.

Aug 28, 2025 · But Tosca wasn’t always a hit, deemed by critics as having a plot too violent with music too new. Read our quick guide to learn all you need to know about this powerhouse of …

Early audiences were perplexed by Tosca, Puccini's thrilling opera about lust, jealousy and corruption - but it's now an operatic staple

The sets were designed by Adolfo Hohenstein, who also created the famous poster for Tosca, which features Tosca placing a crucifix on Scarpia’s corpse against a sea of red. The audience …

At first Scarpia turns a deaf ear to Tosca's pleas for mercy, but then reveals that the price for Cavaradossi's life is Tosca herself. In despair, she sees no way out, despite her revulsion, …