Weekly SpinOn Track 2: Tosca, Act II: Vissi d’arte – Giacomo Puccini Puccini's Tosca isn’t just about love — it’s about survival, sacrifice, and the cruelty that hides behind power. In the midst of political chaos and personal betrayal, one of opera’s most tender arias emerges: “Vissi d’arte” – I lived for art, I lived for love. Read the full article and listen to our weekly playlist now on https://karajan.org/stories/weekly-spinonpassione-italiana-puccini/ __ Sign up for our weekly newsletter t

A short synopsis of the opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. It's based on Victorien Sardou's 1887 French-language dramatic play, "La Tosca" and was premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome on 14 January 1900. I left some things out of this short version of the story so you can go see Tosca the next chance you get. Music by Steve Wallace | Babatunde Hip Hopera