The Met — Tosca
Synopsis
Puccini’s musical thriller of lust, murder, and politics is one of the most dramatically riveting operas in the repertoire. Luc Bondy’s production, with sets by Richard Peduzzi and costumes by Academy Award-winning designer Milena Canonero, opened the Met’s 2009–10 season. Karita Mattila stars as the beautiful and dangerously impulsive singer Floria Tosca. Marcelo Álvarez is her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, a political enemy of the powerful chief of police, Scarpia (George Gagnidze), who wants Tosca for himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Luc Bondy
- Screenplay & Story
- Victorien Sardou, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- The Met — Tosca
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Luc Bondy
Victorien Sardou, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa
Giacomo Puccini
Peter Gelb, Victoria Warivonchik, Louisa Briccetti
Department Leadership Roster
Luc Bondy
Production Design
Luigi Illica
Writer
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Milena Canonero
Costume Design
Gary Halvorson
Director
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Luc Bondy
Director
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What is The Met — Tosca about?
Puccini’s musical thriller of lust, murder, and politics is one of the most dramatically riveting operas in the repertoire. Luc Bondy’s production, with sets by Richard Peduzzi and costumes by Academy Award-winning designer Milena Canonero, opened the Met’s 2009–10 season. Karita Mattila stars as the beautiful and dangerously impulsive singer Floria Tosca. Marcelo Álvarez is her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, a political enemy of the powerful chief of police, Scarpia (George Gagnidze), who wants Tosca for himself.
Who directed The Met — Tosca?
The Met — Tosca was directed by Gary Halvorson, Luc Bondy.
Who stars in The Met — Tosca?
The principal cast of The Met — Tosca includes Karita Mattila, Marcelo Álvarez, George Gagnidze, David Pittsinger, Paul Plishka.
When was The Met — Tosca released and how long is it?
The Met — Tosca was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Met — Tosca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Met — Tosca was composed by Giacomo Puccini.