Puccini’s Tosca, based on Sardou’s 1887 play La Tosca, is set in Rome in June 1800. A romantic and dramatic score, it tells a tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal as Floria Tosca struggles to save her lover from the ruthless police chief Scarpia. The work contains some of the most iconic and recognisable pieces in opera, and is full of musical motifs, representing different characters and ideas throughout the story. 📹 “Vissi d’arte” - Angela Gheorghiu, Royal Ballet and Opera | Decca Classics

Puccini’s Tosca Placido Domingo as Mario Cavaradossi: "Recondita armonia” --- Tosca with Hildegard Behrens, Placido Domingo and Cornell MacNeil, conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli; Production of Franco Zeffirelli. The Metropolitan Opera, 1985. Enjoy the free stream of the full performance on metopera.org available from US EST Jan 22, 19:00 – Jan 23, 13:00 (Central European Time Jan 23, 1:00 – 19:00). | Placido Domingo

You've heard of Puccini's great romantic thriller, but what is Tosca all about? Here's everything you need to know about this gripping masterpiece in just one minute. Catch Tosca at Sydney Opera House before it ends this Saturday: https://bit.ly/368GRE3 | Opera Australia