Parthenope

San Carlo Theatre

The celebrated singer Tosca lives only for art, until political intrigue suddenly disturbs her life and that of her lover, the painter Cavaradossi: When Cavaradossi hides the political refugee Angelotti, he is targeted by the unscrupulous police chief Scarpia, who has long had his eye on Tosca. To save Cavaradossi, Tosca not only has to betray Angelotti, but also give herself to Scarpia. Premiered in 1900, Puccini’s »Tosca« is practically unique in its close interweaving of political power and personal passions. The German premiere of this opera about love, jealousy, betrayal and tyranny was held in Dresden in 1902. Director Johannes Schaaf has found a timeless narrative style for his staging.

Tosca

Semperoper Dresden

Scarpia, Rome’s chief of police, desires Tosca. Since her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, is among the government’s political enemies, Scarpia has him imprisoned. He orders Cavaradossi’s execution and hopes to force Tosca into granting him one night with her, in exchange for Cavaradossi’s release. She, however, thwarts his plans…

Maria Agresta

Events

Upcoming events

15 - 24 Feb, 2026

Falstaff · Teatro di San Carlo

Past events

12 - 14 Dec, 2025

Parthenope · Teatro di San Carlo

Apr 5 - May 1, 2025

Tosca · Semperoper Dresden

Future and recently performed repertoire

Floria Tosca in Tosca by Puccini

Staatsoper Hamburg

Mrs. Alice Ford in Falstaff by Verdi

Teatro di San Carlo

Partenope 2 in Partenope by Morricone

Teatro di San Carlo

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