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Opera

Tosca

Giacomo Puccini

A drama about political power and its abuse.

The State Opera
English surtitles

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  • November
  • December
    November 2024

    Sunday 10. 11.
    17:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles

    Thursday 14. 11.
    19:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles

    Friday 29. 11.
    19:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles
    December 2024

    Saturday 14. 12.
    18:00

    Tickets available

    English surtitles

    Basic information

    Venue

    The State Opera

    Approximate running time

    2 hours 40 minutes, 2 intermission (20 minutes) minutes

    Language

    In Italian, surtitles in Czech, English

    Premiere

    June 7, 1999

    The State Opera production of Puccini’s Tosca features Josef Svoboda’s legendary scenery dating from the era of the May the Fifth Grand Opera; it premiered on 4 May 1947.

    The opera about the diva Tosca, her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and the malicious police chief Baron Scarpia, set in 1800 in Italy during the time of Napoleon’s war against Austria, is one of the most popular operas worldwide.

    Cast

    • 2024-2025

    Creatives

    Stage director
    Martin Otava
    Sets (reconstruction 1999)
    Daniel Dvořák
    Light design
    Pavel Dautovský
    Chorus master
    Adolf Melichar
    Chorus master of the Prague Philharmonic Children´s Choir
    Jiří Chvála

    About

    State Opera Chorus
    State Opera Orchestra
    National Theatre Opera Ballet
    Prague Philharmonic Children´s Choir

    The singer Floria Tosca, who is even invited to the royal court, and the painter Mario Cavaradossi are respected and adored artists, yet their standing does not safeguard them against the malicious police chief Baron Scarpia. Cavaradossi dies not only because he, a Voltairean, tries to save the life of Cesare Angelotti, the former Consul of the Roman Republic, but also for being Tosca’s lover, Scarpia’s rival. Giacomo Puccini had mulled over Victorien Sardou’s La Tosca ever since 1889, when he saw in Milan a performance of the drama, starring the celebrated actress Sarah Bernhardt.

    The world premiere of his opera, in 1900 in Rome, was a resounding success, even though some did scorn it, including Gustav Mahler, who referred to it as a “Meistermachwerk” (sham masterpiece), and Richard Strauss, who dismissed it in even harsher terms. Today, the opera about the diva Tosca, the painter Cavaradossi and the police chief Baron Scarpia, set in 1800 in Italy during the time of Napoleon’s war against Austria, is one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide.

    The State Opera adaptation features Josef Svoboda’s legendary 1947 scenery, with dramatically inclined, diffusely illuminated painted sets, which in June 1999 was reproduced by Daniel Dvořák, a pupil     of Svoboda’s and the then director of the State Opera Prague. The faithful copy, made by means of state-of-the-art technologies, contributed to the enormous popularity of the production.

    Suitable for audience from 12 years.

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    Goods detail

    Poster Tosca

    A poster for the production of Tosca

    299 Kč

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    Tosca
    The National Theatre Benefactors’ Club

    Practical information

    Where to buy tickets

    The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance. We are currently selling tickets for performances of Drama, Ballet, Opera and Laterna magika taking place in November 2024 – April 2025.


    When purchasing online, you can get an e-ticket. You can pick up printed tickets in person at the box offices of the National Theatre.

    What to wear?

    By their appearance, attire and behaviour, the audience is obliged to adhere to the accustomed practice expected from them when attending a theatre performance.

    Parking at the State opera

    While visiting the State Opera, you can take the slip road on Wilsonova street from the left lane close to the State Opera building to the Parking Centrum above-ground garage. The parking fee is 60 CZK/h.

    Buffets at the State Opera

    No waiting. For your benefit, please pre-order your food and beverages at the bar to minimize waiting in the queue!

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