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Tosca – Passion, Power and Betrayal in 1800s Rome

Set against the backdrop of Napoleon’s invasion, Rome becomes the stage for one of Giacomo Puccini’s most intense and perfectly crafted operas. Premiered in 1900 at the Teatro Costanzi, Tosca blends the emotional force of Italian verismo with a score of extraordinary beauty, created with Puccini’s trusted librettists Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa.
The story of celebrated singer Floria Tosca, the idealistic painter Mario Cavaradossi, and the ruthless Baron Scarpia unfolds as a whirlwind of love, jealousy, political intrigue, and sacrifice—where music is as lethal as power and passion.
This Teatro Massimo di Palermo production delivers a gripping performance that captures both the tension and lyricism of the work.
Sunday’s performance offers free childcare with Principal Menut, and all shows feature surtitles and accessibility support for audience members with hearing loss.