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Puccini's Tosca from The Royal Opera.

Anna Netrebko makes a widely-acclaimed return to The Royal Opera in a new production of Puccini's harrowing tale of love and betrayal. In an evening of high drama, Jakub Hrůša conducts a cast including Freddie De Tommaso as the ardent young Cavaradossi and Gerald Finley as a monstrous Scarpia.

Presented by Ian Skelly with guest Alexandra Wilson.

Puccini: Tosca

Floria Tosca, a celebrated singer ..... Anna Netrebko (soprano)
Mario Cavaradossi, a painter ..... Freddie De Tommaso (tenor)
Baron Scarpia ..... Gerald Finley (baritone)
Sacristan ..... Alessandro Corbelli (baritone)
Cesare Angelotti .....Ossian Huskinson (bass-baritone)
Spoletta ..... Carlo Bosi (tenor)
Sciarrone ..... Siphe Kwani (baritone)
Jailer ..... Olle Zetterström (bass)
Royal Opera Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Jakub Hrůša (conductor)

In war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced into making a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out?
Jakub Hrůša conducting his first new production as Music Director of The Royal Opera. Modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears’ unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini’s thriller.