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Puccini's Tosca from the Metropolitan Opera, New York.

Puccini鈥檚 intoxicating melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has thrilled audiences ever since its debut in 1900. The backdrop is Rome in June 17, 1800 and the action takes place in three locations in the city - the Church of Sant鈥橝ndrea della Valle, the Palazzo Farnese, and Castel Sant鈥橝ngelo - as the people await news of the Battle of Marengo in northern Italy. The outcome of this battle will decide the fate of their city.
Tosca鈥檚 exhilarating dramatic sweep, a score driven by abundant melody and its gripping main characters - including the career-defining title role -make it one of a handful of truly iconic works.
Lise Davidsen sings Tosca alongside the Cavaradossi of British tenor Freddie De Tommaso in his eagerly anticipated Met debut. He comments, Cavaradossi is a "mix of romanticism and defiant loyalty to his friends and defiance against the regime. He鈥檚 a true romantic hero."

Presented at the Met by Debra Lew Harder and Ira Siff.

Puccini: Tosca, opera in three acts

Floria Tosca, a celebrated singer.... Lise Davidsen (soprano)
Mario Cavaradossi, a painter.... Freddie De Tommaso (tenor)
Baron Scarpia, chief of police.... Quinn Kelsey (baritone)
Cesare Angelotti, former Consul of the Roman Republic.... Kevin Short (bass)
Sacristan.... Patrick Carfizzi (bass)
Spoletta, a police agent.... Tony Stevenson (tenor)
Sciarrone, another agent.... Christopher Job (bass)
Jailer.... William Guanbo (bass)
Shepherd boy... Luka Zylik (boy soprano)

Chorus and Orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera
Yannick N茅zet-S茅guin (conductor)