The painter Mario Cavaradossi helps a fugitive escape – and so attracts the attention of Scarpia, the sadistic Chief of Police. Scarpia captures Cavaradossi and has him tortured within earshot of his lover, the singer Tosca. Scarpia sentences Cavaradossi to death – but promises Tosca that her lover can be saved if she gives herself to Scarpia. Tosca consents but as soon as the order has been given kills Scarpia. Scarpia’s menace continues even in death: betrayed by a double-cross, Cavaradossi dies and Tosca leaps to her death.
Credits
The ROH Live: Tosca Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Gerald Finley
He was 58, now 64 years old
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as Baron Scarpia |
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Joseph Calleja
He was 40, now 46 years old
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as Mario Cavaradossi |
The ROH Live: Tosca Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Giuseppe Giacosa as Script. He was 170 (58) years old when He died
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Crew |
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Luigi Illica as Script. He was 160 (62) years old when He died
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Crew |
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Paul Brown as Set Designer. He was 109 (82) years old when He died
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Art |
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Giacomo Puccini as Music. He was 159 (65) years old when He died
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Sound |
