Tosca: Los Angeles Opera Presents Puccini's Classic Story of Love and Power
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012)
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- $88.00 - $200.00
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- $44.00 - $100.00*
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The last date listed for Tosca was Saturday June 21, 2008 / 7:30pm.
81 Goldstar Member Reviews
David L.
Tosca is an opera that many people know very well. Thus, when you see a performance in which everything goes right....it is special. This was special. Richard Armstrong's conducting kept the score moving and the orchestra played beautifully. Adrianne Pieczonka and Neil Shicoff were in wonderful voice as Tosca and Cavaradossi. Juan Pons was so good as Baron Scarpia that students in the audience booed him when he walked out on stage and the realized he was an actor and cheered.Written on May 22 2008
It was a grand afternoon.
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Tuolomne Hiker
I quite enjoyed this performance of Tosca. The set design and costumes were great - traditional opera - no modern, minimalist staging. Tosca's Swarovski crystals truly sparkled and were enhanced by the knowledge that they were worn by Maria Callas. The orchestra was wonderful but, at times, overpowered the singers and they literally could not be heard, except for Georgina Lukas (Tosca) who had a strong voice. I thought she could have played a saucier and more seductive Tosca. Gwyn Hughes Jones (Cavaradossi) had a nice voice but was a bit weak. Overall, though, it was a thoroughly enjoyable performance and was topped with Placido Domingo conducting the orchestra.Written on Jun 16 2008
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anon
fantastic singing and gorgeous sets - once again Goldstar allowed me to see an opera I would not have otherwise, due to the price.Written on May 22 2008
thank you!
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daniel metzger
More Information About Tosca
Website
http://www.losangelesopera.com/productions/0708/tosca/index.htm
Description
<p>Political power and its abuse intensify the tragic love triangle between the fiery diva Floria Tosca, the handsome painter Mario Cavaradossi, and the sadistic police chief Baron Scarpia. Obsessed with the tempestuous singer, the villainous Baron plays a cruel cat-and-mouse game with her and her lover. Tosca strikes a bargain with the diabolical Scarpia only to experience horrifying consequences.</p> <p>The Hollywood film composer Erich Korngold once referred to Tosca as the "greatest film score of all time" because the music reflects every hair-raising detail of this gripping melodrama in a way that keeps the excitement at fever pitch.</p>