Cedar Rapids Opera

Join us for an enlightening Book Club event led by Dr. Anna Barker, focusing on "Tosca's Rome: The Play and the Opera in Historical Perspective" by Susan Vandiver Nicassio. This engaging session will delve into the historical realities behind Puccini's opera "Tosca" and the play by Victorien Sardou it is based on. Discover the tumultuous world of 1800 Rome, where political upheaval and personal drama intertwine in the lives of the opera's characters.

**Date & Time:** Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

**Location:** Online via Zoom

**How to Participate:** Register for the Zoom meeting and pick up your copy of the book at the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Dr. Barker will guide us through the historical and political landscape that shaped "Tosca," setting the stage for the Cedar Rapids Opera's production of the opera on January 19 and 21, 2024. She will also offer a pre-opera talk one hour before each performance, providing deeper insights into this masterpiece.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the dramatic world of Floria Tosca and the historical events that influence her fate. Join us for a night of discussion, discovery, and preparation for an unforgettable opera experience.