Tosca [DVD video] : melodrama in three acts

Title:

Author:

Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924.

Publication Date:

2012

Publication Information:

[Place of publication not identified] : EMI Classics, [2012]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 128 min.) ; sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (15 pages ; 18 cm).

Abstract:

Jonathan Kent's atmospheric and evocative production of Tosca-which has established itself as a Royal Opera House classic-features three of today's finest singers. Angela Gheorghiu's sensitively portrayed Tosca, a character with which she closely identifies, is paired with Jonas Kaufmann's intense and compelling Cavaradossi, while Bryn Terfel is thrillingly malevolent as Scarpia. Antonio Pappano's masterfully paced conducting captures all the drama and beauty of Puccini's exhilarating opera.

General Note:

Durations: 120 min. (opera); 8 min. (bonus).

Program notes and synopsis in English, French and German (15 p.) inserted in container.

Bonus feature: Tosca: an introduction / presented by Antonio Pappano.

Performers:

Angela Gheorghiu (Floria Tosca) ; Jonas Kaufmann (Mario Cavaradossi) ; Bryn Terfel (Baron Scarpia); Lukas Jakobski (Cesare Angelotti) ; Jeremy White (Sacristan) ; Hubert Francis (Spoletta) ; ZhengZhong Zhou (Sciarrone) ; William Payne (Shepherd Boy) ; John Morrissey (Gaoler) ; Royal Opera Chorus ; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House ; Antonio Papppano, conductor.

Technical Details:

DVD-9; sound formats: LPCM 2.0 stereo., DTS 5.1 surround; filmed in high definition, HD 50i 16:9; NTSC; region free.

Personal Subject:

Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924. Tosca-Performances.

Subject Term:

Operas -- Performances.

Genre:

Operas.

Filmed performances

Language:

Italian

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