Tosca

February. 13,2012

Rating：

7.5

Genre：

Music

Keywords：

Opera

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Trailer Synopsis Cast

This production from the historic Teatro Carlo Felice in Genova, Italy, stars the opera worlds power couple, Daniela Dessì and Fabio Armiliato, as lovers Tosca and Cavaradossi. A tragic tale of doomed love interlaced with the age-old themes of jealousy, lust and intrigue, has ensured Tosca its place in the top ten of opera favourites. Probably the best contemporary soprano-tenor combination (a couple in real life, too) Daniela Dessì and Fabio Armiliato are ranged against a worthy opponent in the form of Claudio Sgura as police chief Baron Scarpia.

Daniela Dessì as Floria Tosca

Fabio Armiliato as Mario Cavaradossi

Claudio Sgura as Baron Scarpia

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Reviews

Actuakers

2012/02/13

One of my all time favorites.

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Dorathen

2012/02/14

Better Late Then Never

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Humaira Grant

2012/02/15

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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Gary

2012/02/16

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

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