The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca
Synopsis
Sir David McVicar’s bold new staging of Tosca, Puccini’s operatic thriller of Napoleonic Rome, thrilled Met audiences when it rang in the New Year in 2018. Only weeks later, the production was seen by opera lovers worldwide as part of the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema presentations. In this performance, Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva is the passionate title diva, opposite charismatic tenor Vittorio Grigolo as her lover, the idealistic painter Mario Cavaradossi. Baritone Željko Lučić is the menacing Baron Scarpia, the evil chief of police who employs brutal tactics to ensnare both criminals and sexual conquests. On the podium, Emmanuel Villaume conducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini’s most memorable melodies.
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Met Opera Live: Tosca Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-14
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Sonya Yoncheva
Floria Tosca
Vittorio Grigolo
Mario Cavaradossi
Željko Lučić
Baron Scarpia
Brenton Ryan
Spoletta
Christian Zaremba
Cesare Angelotti
Isabel Leonard
Self - Host
Christopher Job
Sciarrone
Patrick Carfizzi
A Sacristan
Davida Dayle
A Shepherd Boy
Richard Bernstein
A Jailer
Stéphane Varnier
Papal Gentleman
MET Orchestra
Emmanuel Villaume
Self - Conductor
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, David McVicar
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, David McVicar
Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
Giacomo Puccini
Louisa Briccetti, Peter Gelb, Victoria Warivonchik
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Luigi Illica
Writer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
John Macfarlane
Production Design
John Macfarlane
Costume Design
Gary Halvorson
Director
David McVicar
Director
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca about?
Sir David McVicar’s bold new staging of Tosca, Puccini’s operatic thriller of Napoleonic Rome, thrilled Met audiences when it rang in the New Year in 2018. Only weeks later, the production was seen by opera lovers worldwide as part of the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema presentations. In this performance, Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva is the passionate title diva, opposite charismatic tenor Vittorio Grigolo as her lover, the idealistic painter Mario Cavaradossi. Baritone Željko Lučić is the menacing Baron Scarpia, the evil chief of police who employs brutal tactics to ensnare both criminals and sexual conquests. On the podium, Emmanuel Villaume conducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini’s most memorable melodies.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca?
The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca was directed by Gary Halvorson, David McVicar.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca includes Sonya Yoncheva, Vittorio Grigolo, Željko Lučić, Brenton Ryan, Christian Zaremba.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca was composed by Giacomo Puccini.