Tosca
Great crowd favorite - immortal classic
The Royal Swedish Opera's magnificent and time-honoured Tosca is based on the "real setting" – Rome in 1800. Since its premiere exactly 100 years ago, the opera has retained its place at the top of the list of the world's most performed operas.
The Royal Swedish Opera’s magnificent Tosca is based on the original setting and time period – Rome in the year 1800. Since it was first performed in 1900, Puccini’s Tosca remains one of the world’s most frequently performed operas. It is now back with two international leading stars, Christina Nilsson and Malin Byström, alternating in the leading role. Tosca is a must for both opera lovers and those who are new to opera – a work of passion, desire, betrayal and violent death.
The singer Tosca’s and her lover Cavardossi’s tragic destinies are played out against the background of a brutally dramatic, yet shimmeringly beautiful, score. Over 24 intense hours, we follow their love story to its disastrous conclusion, orchestrated by the cold-hearted chief of police, Scarpia.
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Act I
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Intermisson
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Act II
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Intermission
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Act III
Images
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Tosca - performance photo from 2023 -
Tosca - performance photo from 2023 -
Tosca - performance photo from 2023 -
Tosca - performance photo from 2023
Tosca - trailer 2023
Finally the Puccini classic is back with grand soloists, the Royal Swedish Opera Chorus, a children’s chorus and The Royal Swedish Orchestra. Tosca returns to the stage Saturday September 21 2024. Tosca - trailer 2023
Fedora and Tosca – live recorded podcast
Fedora and Tosca – live recorded podcast
Fedora and Tosca – live recorded podcast-
Cast
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Music & creatives
MUSIC Giacomo Puccini
LIBRETTO Giuseppe Illica och Luigi Illica, after Victorien Sardou
CONDUCTOR Daniele Callegari, Pietro Rizzo
DIRECTOR Knut Hendriksen
SCENOGRAPHER Björn Brusewitz
COSTUME & MAKE-UP Ann-Mari Anttila
LIGHTING DESIGN Hans-Åke Sjöquist
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Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
