Puccini’s Tosca at Newberry Opera House

Event Details

Puccini’s TOSCA presented by Teatro Lirico d’Europa  

Experience the grandeur of Puccini’s Tosca as Teatro Lirico d’Europa brings this timeless opera to life at the Newberry Opera House. With breathtaking arias, intense drama, and a powerful story of love, betrayal, and sacrifice, Tosca promises an unforgettable evening of world-class opera.

Description

Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca is one of the most intense and dramatic operas ever composed, intertwining passion, political intrigue, and tragedy. Set in Rome during the Napoleonic Wars, the opera tells the story of the fiery singer Floria Tosca, her lover, the painter Mario Cavaradossi, and the corrupt chief of police, Baron Scarpia. With themes of love, betrayal, and sacrifice, Tosca is a fast-paced thriller where the characters are pushed to their limits, leading to a heart-stopping conclusion. Its soaring arias, such as “Vissi d’arte” and “E lucevan le stelle,” have become staples of the operatic repertoire, showcasing Puccini’s gift for both melodic beauty and emotional depth. A tragic drama of intense love, assassination, murder, and suicide—now that’s an opera!

Premiered in 1900, Tosca has captivated audiences for over a century with its potent mix of political drama and personal anguish. Puccini masterfully weaves the tension between love and duty into the music, creating a visceral experience that grips the audience from start to finish. From the opulence of Roman palaces to the dark shadows of betrayal, the setting and score combine to make Tosca a timeless masterpiece of operatic storytelling.