Tosca in Göteborgs Operan 2011

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Opera in three acts by GIACOMO PUCCINI (1858–1924) Libretto GIUSEPPE GIACOSA and LUIGI ILLICA after Victorien Sardou´s drama.

Tosca is a fiery opera of contrasts and the plot is that of a thriller. It is about the singer Floria Tosca, head over heels in love with the artist Mario Cavaradossi, and the police chief Scarpia, who wants Tosca. The historical background was the explosive time around 1800 when Napoleon crossed the Alps into Italy. Puccini composed the work when he was at the height of his creative power and the work was premiered in 1900. This new production is set in a magnificent part of Italy between two world wars.

The story ends with evil, sudden death, but the work is resurrected, a Tosca production per decade is a “must”. The first production at The Göteborg Opera was staged in 1996, followed by three revivals, the latest in 2003. This time in the title role can be heard the renowned Ingela Brimberg. Tomas Lind, who most recently took part in our Don Carlos, sings Cavaradossi. The director is Lorenzo Mariani, artistic director of the prestigious opera house Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Sicily.

Floria Tosca, Cavaradossi and Scarpia are all modelled on historic characters. In what way the city of Rome will be seen in The Göteborg Opera’s new Tosca, we will not reveal, other than that in a number of respects it will be a tremendous experience, in which the singer Tosca embodies the beauty and spirit of Italian musical theatre…

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