Pietraroia likens Tosca to a “suspense thriller” from the movies. “It’s a rollercoaster ride. From the first few bars, it’s ...

What should opera look like in a world marked by rapid industrial and technological development? Though such questions certainly resonate in the 21st century, opera composers were asking the same ...

Opera San José's 2022-23 season concludes with a vivid production of Puccini's thriller Tosca. See photos from the production. With breathtaking music and some of opera's most celebrated arias, the ...

Tosca is one of the greatest roles in grand opera, requiring vocal and theatrical depth, as well as power and beauty. “It’s a dream role for me — so much so that my little dog is named Tosca,” says ...

Performed in the actual Roman settings described in the libretto. Moreover, the scenes take place at the appropriate times of day. Rome, June 1800. Floria Tosca is a celebrated opera singer, better ...