Puccini’s Tosca, based on Sardou’s 1887 play La Tosca, is set in Rome in June 1800. A romantic and dramatic score, it tells a tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal as Floria Tosca struggles to save her lover from the ruthless police chief Scarpia. The work contains some of the most iconic and recognisable pieces in opera, and is full of musical motifs, representing different characters and ideas throughout the story. 📹 “Vissi d’arte” - Angela Gheorghiu, Royal Ballet and Opera | Decca Classics

Recently named a Critic’s Pick by The New York Times, David McVicar’s sumptuous and thrilling production of Puccini’s Tosca returns to the stage today, December 5, with “extraordinary” soprano Sondra Radvanovsky as the title diva. She joins two other sensational singing actors, tenor Brian Jagde and baritone George Gagnidze, in a performance led by Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and featuring the peerless MET Orchestra Musicians and Met Opera Chorus. On stage through December 18: bit.ly/3gg

You've heard of Puccini's great romantic thriller, but what is Tosca all about? Here's everything you need to know about this gripping masterpiece in just one minute. Catch Tosca at Sydney Opera House before it ends this Saturday: https://bit.ly/368GRE3 | Opera Australia