Pappano's Essential Tosca

Pappano's Essential Tosca (2012) is a documentary film directed by Dominic Best.

Antonio Pappano takes an in-depth look at one of the most famous and dramatic of all operas - Puccini's Tosca. This documentary goes behind the scenes of the recent production of Tosca by the Royal Opera House, conducted by Pappano and starring some of the hottest names on the opera stage today - Angela Gheorghiu, Bryn Terfel and Jonas Kaufmann. Pappano examines the drama and musical language of Tosca and explores Puccini's creative genius in producing one of the greatest of theatrical experiences.

Cast

Antonio Pappano

Music Director, The Royal Opera

Angela Gheorghiu

Floria Tosca (archive footage)

Lukas Jakobski

Cesare Angelotti (archive footage)

Bryn Terfel

Baron Scarpia (archive footage)