Tag: “Tosca”

‘Tosca’ at San Diego Opera: A Refreshingly Traditional Production

Commentary On March 31, I went to see San Diego Opera’s production of “Tosca.” I’ve followed this company’s news and programming for years, but I had never seen one of their productions before. Since I knew several singers in the chorus of “Tosca,” I decided to submit a media inquiry to review the show. I…


Opera Review: ‘Tosca’: Gripping, Pitch-Perfect Story With Heightened Theatricality

CHICAGO—“Tosca” debuted in 1900 in Rome and immediately became one of the most popular operas of all time, which it continues to be into our contemporary age. With its drama of good versus evil, fast-paced suspense, and a melodramatic plot that’s as much a thriller as a Hitchcock film, it’s no wonder that it still…