Name: The Drama of Tosca
Start: 2021-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-05-09T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Academy of Music

Admin

Organization

Cantante

Tenore

Brian Jagde

Mario Cavaradossi

Charlotte Blake Alston

Narrator

Regia

Gregory Boyle

Luci

Drew Billiau

Maestro ripassatore

Grant Loehnig

Direzione del coro

Elizabeth Braden

Soprano

Ana María Martínez

Floria Tosca

Baritono

Quinn Kelsey

Il barone Scarpia

Direzione d'orchestra

Corrado Rovaris

Costumi

William Orlandi

Opera Philadelphia

Others

Opera Philadelphia Chorus

Orchestra

Opera Philadelphia Orchestra

italiano

The Drama of Tosca

Filadelfia

Stati Uniti

Academy of Music

In this concert film, capturing a live performance from May 2021, the tragic tale of Floria Tosca takes on a completely new dimension. Seen through the eyes of an omniscient narrator and focusing on the three main characters, this innovative version of Puccini’s beloved work bridges opera and storytelling, highlighting major themes from the original.

Grammy-winning soprano Ana María Martínez received audience and critical acclaim in her title role debut, with Opera News raving “her rich upper voice and flaming high notes rang out handsomely.” Tenor Brian Jagde is “a robust Cavaradossi” (Philadelphia Inquirer), while baritone Quinn Kelsey is “a Scarpia for the ages” (Parterre Box). The three principals are joined by narrator Charlotte Blake Alston and the Opera Philadelphia Chorus and Orchestra led by Jack Mulroney Music Director Corrado Rovaris.

The piece is a dedication to all who, as Tosca sings in the famous aria “Vissi d’arte,” devote themselves to art, particularly in challenging times.

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