TOSCA
Giacomo Puccini (1858 - 1924)
Opera in three acts in ItalianText by Giacosa and Illica after the play by Sardou
Premièr at Teatro Castonzi, Roma – 14 January 1900
04, 06 May 1954
Municipal Theatre, Lausanne
Chorus master: n/a
Stage director: n/a
Floria Tosca a celebrated singer LEYLA GENCER soprano
Mario Cavaradossi a painter J. HENRY LAURENS tenor
Baron Scarpia Chief of Police WILLY FERENG baritone
Cesare Angelotti a political prisoner n/a bass
A Sacristan RENEE GACHET baritone
Spoletta a police agent ZBYSLAW WONIAK tenor
Sciarrone a gendarme n/a bass
A Gaoler n/a bass
A Shepherd Boy n/a contralto
Time: June 1800
Place: Rome