Angela Gheorghiu

Puccini’s Tosca

Performed by Angela Gheorghiu (Tosca), Roberto Alagna (Cavaradossi), Ruggero Raimondi (Scarpia), Enrico Fissore (Sagristano), Maurizio Muraro (Angelotti), David Cangelosi (Spoletta), Sorin Colibran (Sciarrone), James Savage-Hanford (Un pastore), Gwynne Howell (Un carceriere)

The Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House are directed by Antonio Pappano

This DVD was selected by the Venice Film Festival, and it also had a successful commercial run in cinemas and outstanding critical acclaim.

Following are some press comments:

“brings this opera vividly to life… this is a classic of the future” ……………The Guardian

“gripping and very well sung” ………………Opera Now

“superb” ……………….Gramophone Magazine

“Gheorghiu gives a performance that cuts to the core of Puccini’s tragedy… Pappano’s conducting; a rich reading that conjures the ideal mixture of syrup and bitterness” …………………Independent on Sunday

Here is a video of Puccini’s TOSCA with Angela GHERGHIU, Roberto ALAGNA, Ruggiero RAIMONDI

 

And now, here are Angela GHEORGHIU and Roberto ALAGNA singing “Mia gelosa!” from the opera Tosca:

 

Tags: Tosca, Angela GHEORGHIU, Antonio Pappano

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