Pappano's Essential Tosca (2012)
Antonio Pappano
Antonio Pappano takes an in-depth look at one of the most famous and dramatic of all operas - Puccini's Tosca. This documentary goes behind the scenes of the recent production of Tosca by the Royal Opera House, conducted by Pappano and starring some of the hottest names on the opera stage today - Angela Gheorghiu, Bryn Terfel and Jonas Kaufmann. Pappano examines the drama and musical language of Tosca and explores Puccini's creative genius in producing one of the greatest of theatrical experiences.
- Date of release
- 2012-06-06
- Runtime
- 58m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Dominic Best
Casting
- Antonio Pappano — Music Director, The Royal Opera
- Angela Gheorghiu — Floria Tosca (archive footage)
- Lukas Jakobski — Cesare Angelotti (archive footage)
- Bryn Terfel — Baron Scarpia (archive footage)
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