Performed in the actual Roman settings described in the libretto. Moreover, the scenes take place at the appropriate times of day. Rome, June 1800. Floria Tosca is a celebrated opera singer...
Director: Brian Large
Stars: Catherine Malfitano, Plácido Domingo, Ruggero Raimondi.
Time: June 1800
Place: Rome
First performance at Rome, January 14, 1900
Gorgeous gimmick filming this in the real venues. At one point, with Mario & Tosca on the rooftop, I got the impression they were singing live at dawn, and wondered what neighbors might have been around.
The venues are shown well, and explain the usual sets we get for this opera.
The singing and acting are terrific.
Rated 8.1 (125)
(too many), dir. Large; 8+
Update 28Sep2019: I now have the (Region 2) box set with Rigoletto (2010) and Traviata (2000). (Making of doc'y is on 4th disc in the opera-related binder.) All 3 of these were broadcast LIVE, and since they also used the time of day from the libretto, the acts were not contiguously b'cast. Fascinating, and all the more impressive.
Update 28Sep2019: I now have the (Region 2) box set with Rigoletto (2010) and Traviata (2000). (Making of doc'y is on 4th disc in the opera-related binder.) All 3 of these were broadcast LIVE, and since they also used the time of day from the libretto, the acts were not contiguously b'cast. Fascinating, and all the more impressive.
