Puccini – Tosca (Teatro Real, Madrid) DVD

UPC: 809478060024

Overview

Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca, one of the most thrilling and dramatic operas ever written, comes to life in this magnificent production from Teatro Real, Madrid. Featuring the legendary Ruggero Raimondi as the malevolent Baron Scarpia, this performance showcases his unparalleled ability to bring both seductive charm and fearsome cruelty to the iconic villain. Internationally renowned husband-and-wife duo Daniela Dessi and Fabio Armiliato star as the passionate diva Floria Tosca and her artist lover Mario Cavaradossi, delivering compelling and emotionally charged performances.

Directed by Núria Espert, with lavish set designs by Ezio Frigerio and costumes by Franca Squarciapino, this production recreates the splendor of early 19th-century Rome. Conducted by Puccini expert Maurizio Benini and filmed in High Definition with Surround Sound, this is an essential Tosca for opera lovers and newcomers alike.

Product Features

• Format: 2 x DVD-9 double-layer discs
• Duration: Approx. 194 minutes
• Audio: LPCM 2.0, DTS Digital Surround
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish
• Picture Format: 16:9 Anamorphic
• Region: All Regions (NTSC)
• Genre: Opera

Interesting Facts

• Ruggero Raimondi: Hailed as one of the greatest Scarpias of his generation, Raimondi brings unparalleled intensity and charisma to the role of Puccini’s infamous villain.
• Star Power: Daniela Dessi and Fabio Armiliato, a real-life couple, deliver electrifying chemistry as Tosca and Cavaradossi, heightening the opera’s emotional stakes.
• Director’s Vision: Núria Espert’s direction is praised for its dramatic depth, while the grandeur of early 19th-century Rome is meticulously recreated through Ezio Frigerio’s stunning sets.
• Musical Excellence: Conductor Maurizio Benini, a renowned Puccini specialist, leads the Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real in a masterful interpretation of the score.
• Critical Acclaim: The Guardian called Raimondi “magnificently malevolent,” underlining his unforgettable portrayal of Scarpia.
• Extras: Includes interviews with the cast and creative team, offering behind-the-scenes insights into the production.
• Legacy: Puccini’s Tosca has been a staple of the operatic repertoire since its debut in 1900, celebrated for its gripping drama, unforgettable characters, and iconic arias like “Vissi d’arte” and “E lucevan le stelle.”

Special Features

• Cast gallery
• Interviews with:
  • Daniela Dessi and Fabio Armiliato
  • Ruggero Raimondi
  • Maurizio Benini
  • Núria Espert

Publishers

• Production Company: Opus Arte, Teatro Real de Madrid, and Mediapro, in association with NHK-TV and TVE
• Distributed By: Opus Arte

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Translations

Overview (Italian Translation)

Tosca di Giacomo Puccini, una delle opere più avvincenti e drammatiche mai scritte, prende vita in questa magnifica produzione del Teatro Real di Madrid. Con Ruggero Raimondi nel ruolo del malvagio Barone Scarpia, questa performance mostra la sua straordinaria capacità di portare sia fascino seducente che spietata crudeltà a questo iconico antagonista. La coppia internazionale Daniela Dessi e Fabio Armiliato interpreta rispettivamente la diva appassionata Floria Tosca e il suo amante artista Mario Cavaradossi, offrendo interpretazioni cariche di emozione e intensità.

Diretta da Núria Espert, con spettacolari scenografie di Ezio Frigerio e costumi di Franca Squarciapino, questa produzione ricrea lo splendore della Roma dei primi anni dell’800. Diretta dal maestro esperto di Puccini Maurizio Benini e filmata in alta definizione con suono surround, questa Tosca è un must per gli amanti dell’opera e per i neofiti.

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