Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II (1964)
The Concert
At the beginning of 1964, the music world experiences something completely unexpected. Maria Callas returns to the opera stage as the prima donna. Her “Tosca” at the Royal Opera House becomes a sensation. Maria Callas wants to show everyone once again that she deserves the title of “prima donna assoluta.” On the condition that star director Franco Zeffirelli take over the direction, the exceptional singer agrees to sing the role of Tosca. The BBC recorded the 2nd act of the opera for television. It is one of the most dramatic acts in opera history: in order to free the painter Cavaradossi from the hands of torturers, Tosca ends up murdering the police chief Scarpia. The film footage is one of the rare opportunities to see Maria Callas in an opera performance and to experience her highly emotional performance art and vocal abilities...
Cast
- Maria Callas - Floria Tosca
- Tito Gobbi - Baron Scarpia
- Renato Cioni - Mario Cavaradossi
- Dennis Wicks - Sciarrone
- Robert Bowman - Spoletta
Screenplay
Keywords
opera, classical music, giacomo puccini, tosca, maria callas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II about?
- At the beginning of 1964, the music world experiences something completely unexpected. Maria Callas returns to the opera stage as the prima donna. Her “Tosca” at the Royal Opera House becomes a sensation. Maria Callas wants to show everyone once again that she deserves the title of “prima donna assoluta.” On the condition that star director Franco Zeffirelli take over the direction, the exceptional singer agrees to sing the role of Tosca. The BBC recorded the 2nd act of the opera for television. It is one of the most dramatic acts in opera history: in order to free the painter Cavaradossi from the hands of torturers, Tosca ends up murdering the police chief Scarpia. The film footage is one of the rare opportunities to see Maria Callas in an opera performance and to experience her highly emotional performance art and vocal abilities...
- Who directed Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II?
- Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
- Who stars in Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II?
- Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II stars Maria Callas, Tito Gobbi, Renato Cioni, Dennis Wicks, Robert Bowman.
- How long is Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II?
- Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II?
- Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II is a Music film.
- Where was Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II produced?
- Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II was produced in Germany.