Opera Lyra Ottawa
Tosca
https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/9143
Opera Lyra’s 30th season commences with Giacomo Puccini’s enduring masterpiece, Tosca. The opera is a taut tragedy whose majestic music sweeps us along from its opening chords until the final harrowing line. Opera singer Floria Tosca is caught in the political intrigues of Baron Scarpia, head of Rome’s secret police. Her love for the patriot and painter, Mario Cavaradossi, and her anguish as she tries to rescue him from Scarpia, make Tosca one of opera’s most captivating...
Southam Hall,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,CanadaOpera Lyra’s 30th season commences with Giacomo Puccini’s enduring masterpiece, Tosca. The opera is a taut tragedy whose majestic music sweeps us along from its opening chords until the final harrowing line. Opera singer Floria Tosca is caught in the political intrigues of Baron Scarpia, head of Rome’s secret police. Her love for the patriot and painter, Mario Cavaradossi, and her anguish as she tries to rescue him from Scarpia, make Tosca one of opera’s most captivating heroines.
Enhance your opera experience by attending an insightful pre-opera chat. Hosted by the Opera Lyra Guild, free of charge: September 6, 10, and 13 in the National Arts Center Mezzanine, 7PM
Live Rush tickets for full-time students ages 13-29 will be available for the performances on September 6, 8, 10 and 13.
