Tosca
Giacomo Puccini · Premiered 1900
Synopsis
Puccini's thriller unfolds in Rome during Napoleon's invasion. Singer Floria Tosca, her lover Mario Cavaradossi, and the villainous police chief Scarpia collide in a story of jealousy, torture, and tragic sacrifice.
Historical & Cultural Context
Premiered at Teatro Costanzi, Rome. Puccini insisted on authentic Roman locations — Sant'Andrea della Valle, Palazzo Farnese, Castel Sant'Angelo.
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