Pappano's Essential Tosca (2012)

Pappano's Essential Tosca

2012

Documentary

Synopsis

Antonio Pappano takes an in-depth look at one of the most famous and dramatic of all operas - Puccini's Tosca. This documentary goes behind the scenes of the recent production of Tosca by the Royal Opera House, conducted by Pappano and starring some of the hottest names on the opera stage today - Angela Gheorghiu, Bryn Terfel and Jonas Kaufmann. Pappano examines the drama and musical language of Tosca and explores Puccini's creative genius in producing one of the greatest of theatrical experiences.

Credits

Director

Dominic Best

Cast

Angela Gheorghiu as Floria Tosca (archive footage)

Antonio Pappano as Music Director, The Royal Opera

Bryn Terfel as Baron Scarpia (archive footage)

Lukas Jakobski as Cesare Angelotti (archive footage)

Crew

Giacomo Puccini (Music)