Hello Gentlemen,
It's Asian Nicole. "TOSCA" - one of the most cinematic of all operas, with a gripping plot and a fascinating cast of characters. It runs through from May 5th to 27th, 2023 at the Four Seasons Centre, Downtown, Toronto. My darling Opera Professor and I went to see this famous opera on last Thursday night. This was my second time to see this spectacular opera. The first time was when the Canadian Opera Company co-production with Norwegian Opera and Ballet, last performed by the COC in 2017.
Tosca is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini (22 December 1858 – 29 November 1924) to an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. It premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome on 14 January 1900. The work, based on Victorien Sardou's 1887 French-language dramatic play, La Tosca, is a melodramatic piece set in Rome in June 1800, with the Kingdom of Naples's control of Rome threatened by Napoleon's invasion of Italy. It contains depictions of torture, murder and suicide, as well as some of Puccini's best-known lyrical arias.
Tosca premiered in Rome on January 14, 1900, during a period of intense social unrest for the city. The political instability swept up the premiere itself, as cast and crew received menacing letters from those objecting to an out-of-towner writing about Rome, and theatre management found itself receiving a bomb threat. Despite these obstacles, the opera had its premiere to great audience acclaim.
The title character is an actress who loves a painter, Cavaradossi. In the opening scene, he aids an escaped political prisoner, Angelotti, before they are forced to confront Baron Scarpia – the brutal chief of police who lusts after Tosca and tortures her beloved in an attempt to extort information. Campbell-Wallace and Alkema share the role of Tosca in the current Canadian Opera Company presentation, a revival of the 2008 Paul Curran production. The two singers have a long history with the work.
Tosca is one of the most beloved works in the opera repertoire, a stunning force of romantic and political drama with memorable, emotionally riveting music. Twists and turns abound in this story of a corrupt police chief's obsession with a opera singer, delivering a timeless tale of lust, jealousy, and corruption.
I really enjoyed this COC's signature production. It overflows with lush costumes and opulent sets, building a sumptuous vision of 19th-century Rome as the backdrop for Puccini's unforgettable drama. I love the way which the COC put a lot of efforts into the gorgeous gowns, fabulous furnishings, and a sparkling array of opera talent bringing it all to life.
BRAVO!!! What a phenomenal opera! Thanks so much for taking me to see it, my darling opera professor!
It's Asian Nicole. "TOSCA" - one of the most cinematic of all operas, with a gripping plot and a fascinating cast of characters. It runs through from May 5th to 27th, 2023 at the Four Seasons Centre, Downtown, Toronto. My darling Opera Professor and I went to see this famous opera on last Thursday night. This was my second time to see this spectacular opera. The first time was when the Canadian Opera Company co-production with Norwegian Opera and Ballet, last performed by the COC in 2017.
Tosca is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini (22 December 1858 – 29 November 1924) to an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. It premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome on 14 January 1900. The work, based on Victorien Sardou's 1887 French-language dramatic play, La Tosca, is a melodramatic piece set in Rome in June 1800, with the Kingdom of Naples's control of Rome threatened by Napoleon's invasion of Italy. It contains depictions of torture, murder and suicide, as well as some of Puccini's best-known lyrical arias.
Tosca premiered in Rome on January 14, 1900, during a period of intense social unrest for the city. The political instability swept up the premiere itself, as cast and crew received menacing letters from those objecting to an out-of-towner writing about Rome, and theatre management found itself receiving a bomb threat. Despite these obstacles, the opera had its premiere to great audience acclaim.
The title character is an actress who loves a painter, Cavaradossi. In the opening scene, he aids an escaped political prisoner, Angelotti, before they are forced to confront Baron Scarpia – the brutal chief of police who lusts after Tosca and tortures her beloved in an attempt to extort information. Campbell-Wallace and Alkema share the role of Tosca in the current Canadian Opera Company presentation, a revival of the 2008 Paul Curran production. The two singers have a long history with the work.
Tosca is one of the most beloved works in the opera repertoire, a stunning force of romantic and political drama with memorable, emotionally riveting music. Twists and turns abound in this story of a corrupt police chief's obsession with a opera singer, delivering a timeless tale of lust, jealousy, and corruption.
I really enjoyed this COC's signature production. It overflows with lush costumes and opulent sets, building a sumptuous vision of 19th-century Rome as the backdrop for Puccini's unforgettable drama. I love the way which the COC put a lot of efforts into the gorgeous gowns, fabulous furnishings, and a sparkling array of opera talent bringing it all to life.
BRAVO!!! What a phenomenal opera! Thanks so much for taking me to see it, my darling opera professor!
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