In this excerpt from the final dress rehearsal of Puccini’s Tosca, soprano Aleksandra Kurzak sings the title character’s Act II aria, “Vissi d’arte.” Here, Tosca laments about how she feels punished and abandoned by God after being so steadfast in her faith, while her beloved Cavaradossi is in the merciless hands of Baron Scarpia. Maestro Carlo Rizzi conducts David McVicar’s magnificent production. Opens Tuesday, October 4: bit.ly/3HG2Chb Videography by Neville Braithwaite / Met Opera | The Metr

Giacomo Puccini’s #Tosca stands as one of opera’s most gripping masterpieces—a taut blend of passion, politics, and tragedy set in Rome in 1800. Premiered on 14 January 1900 at the #TeatroCostanzi in Rome, Tosca shocked and thrilled audiences with its realism, relentless dramatic pace, and unforgettable melodies. From devotion and jealousy to tyranny and sacrifice, Puccini forged a score of searing intensity that remains a pillar of the operatic repertory. We close by introducing two towering ar

A short synopsis of the opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. It's based on Victorien Sardou's 1887 French-language dramatic play, "La Tosca" and was premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome on 14 January 1900. I left some things out of this short version of the story so you can go see Tosca the next chance you get. Music by Steve Wallace | Babatunde Hip Hopera