Synopses & Reviews
Generations of audiences around the world have thrilled to the tragic tale of Tosca, a passionate diva who dedicated her life to art and love. Puccini based his opera on a popular play written expressly for Sarah Bernhardt, in which the legendary actress appeared for three decades. The story of sexual jealousy and hot-blooded revenge -- populated by a cast of spies and secret policemen, political dissidents and artists -- received mixed notices in the press upon its debut because of its risque and violent subject matter. Audiences, however, adored the opera, and Tosca was rapidly introduced to the repertory of all the major opera houses, where it remains among the undisputed top 10. Reproduced from an authoritative source, this fine new edition will enchant musicians and opera lovers. It contains the complete singing text in both Italian and English.
Synopsis
Based on a play written for the legendary Sarah Bernhardt, this tragic tale of sexual jealousy and hot-blooded revenge received mixed press reviews when it premiered in 1900 because of its risqué and violent subject matter. Audiences, however, adored it and its cast of spies, secret police, political dissidents, and artists. Rapidly introduced to the repertory of all the major opera houses, it remains today among the undisputed top ten favorites. Sure to enchant musicians and opera lovers alike, this fine new edition contains the complete singing texts in Italian and English.
Synopsis
Based on a play written for the legendary Sarah Bernhardt, this tragic tale of sexual jealousy and hot-blooded revenge received mixed press reviews when it premiered in 1900 because of its risqué and violent subject matter. Audiences, however, adored it and it remains today among the undisputed top 10 favorites. Features texts in Italian and English.
Synopsis
Based on a play written for the legendary Sarah Bernhardt, this tragic tale of sexual jealousy and hot-blooded revenge remains among the undisputed top 10 opera favorites of all-time. Features texts in Italian and English.