Daniela Dessì takes the title role in Nuria Espert’s new production of Puccini's fiery Roman melodrama of lust, betrayal and revenge. Filmed in High Definition during January 2004 at the Teatro Real, and mixed in sumptuous 5.1 Surround Sound, this intense and atmospheric production rates among the finest stage performances ever captured for DVD of Puccini's operatic tour de force.

A new production by the internationally acclaimed director Nuria Espert for the Teatro Real, Madrid, in a beautifully intense and dramatic classical style. The lighting by Vinicio Cheli increases the atmosphere of a performance which is destined as a benchmark for twenty-first century productions. Based on the theatre play La Tosca, by Victorien Sardou and first performed at the Teatro Costanzi de Roma on 14th January 1900. Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa.

Daniela Dessì, Fabio Armiliato, Ruggero Raimondi, Marco Spotti, Miguel Sola, Emilio Sanchez, Josep Miquel Ribot, Francisco Santiago, Eliana Bayon

Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real / Maurizio Benini

Stage Director Nuria Espert

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Interviews with Daniela Dessì & Fabio Armiliato, Ruggero Raimondi, Maurizio Benini, and Nuria Espert

Cast Gallery