Puccini: Tosca 浦契尼：托斯卡

Since its premiere in Rome in 1900, Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ has captivated audiences worldwide and remains one of the most frequently performed operas in the repertoire. Similar to ‘Madama Butterfly’, the opera features a female protagonist who tragically takes her own life after losing her beloved. In the final moment, Tosca chooses to fling herself over the edge. The music of ‘Tosca’ was written in a through-composed manner, further departing from the traditional recitative and aria format. The two arias, ‘Vissi d’arte’ and ‘E lucevan le stelle’, sung by Tosca and Cavaradossi respectively, are the highlights of this magnificent opera.